<p>Well, I’ve been confused about what to write about for my personal statements - I know the topics, but I just don’t know what to focus on ~</p>
<p>I heard (or read :P) that one should write about events that have shaped character, or affected point of views. </p>
<p>So many things have happened to me, that I don’t know what to focus on. </p>
<p>My PCOS has affected me (even tho it’s not a big deal like cancer or anything),
Me being the only Non-Christian in a pious Christian school has affected me, and taught me a lot (not in a negative way or anything)…it has exposed me to a different point of view, and taught me a lot about communication & differences…
The difference in my values and the values of my family (in Bangladesh)…
My horrible relationship with my step-mother…and awful home life (not particularly abusive or anything)…
My diversity has affected me (I move around a lot)…& taught me the meaning of understanding many point of views.
My struggles between my attitude and keeping my grades up have affected me. </p>
<p>To me, these events have made a huge difference in who I am today - but, it may not seem like it to other people…How do I convey my feelings correctly?</p>
<p>None of my “stories” have anything to do with Racism or Discrimination…even though the topics suggest otherwise, but I have had experience with these two topics…In the end, I managed to overturn the opinions of many…but, how do I put it in such a way, that it doesn’t seem…touchy?</p>
<p>I don’t want to write about anything particularly touchy (I don’t think it’s recommended)…</p>
<p>Any suggestions?</p>
<p>Thanks so much </p>
<p>btw, if you’re applying to a UC…can you use that same personal statement/essay to fulfill the essay requirements of another university…or do we have to write a different essay, even with the same topic?</p>