The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you and what did you learn from the experience? (Max 650 Words)

To think the course of my life changed because of none other than a Panda Express dessert. When I cracked open my fortune cookie, eating a pity meal after being rejected from my school’s student gover

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Describe a non-academic personal challenge you have faced, or a situation in which you or others were treated unfairly. How did you react to the situation and what conclusions did you draw from your experience? (Max 500 Words)

I started coaching gymnastics the day I turned 16, looking forward to teaching children the sport I grew up in. Beginning with younger children, I became more comfortable with communication and discip

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Leaders are shaped by their experiences - personal and professional, academic and familial. Consider your long-term goals and briefly discuss what you hope to be doing, both professionally and in your community, by the time you reach the age of 30. Describe your major influences for choosing this path (Max 500 Words)

The culmination of all my life experiences have guided me to my decision to study biology in college and eventually go into the medical field. Everything from my job as a gymnastics coach and babysitt

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What have you done to make your school or your community a better place? (Max 350 Words)

I used to take many things in my life for granted that I don't anymore. Socks, for instance, I never had to think twice about. Mild California weather definitely helps, but I've never had to worry abo

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Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom. (Max 350 words)

The biology of the human body has always fascinated me. The process of trillions of cells working together to create a living, breathing human being will never cease to capture my attention. I was for

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Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side. (Max 350 words)

Whether following a pattern or spontaneously starting a project with no preparation, sewing is a hobby that allows me to be creative and expressive. I've never been considered a particularly artistic

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Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes, or contributed to group efforts over time. (Max 350 Words)

When I was offered a promotion from recreational gymnastics coach to team coach at 17, I took the opportunity to shape the young gymnasts into strong athletes who knew their limits and how to manage t

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You are not required to write anything in this section, but you may include additional information if something has particular significance to you. For example, you may use this space if: You have experienced personal hardships in attaining your education Your activities have been limited because of work or family obligations You have experienced unusual limitations or opportunities unique to the schools you attended (Max 200 Words)

I am incredibly grateful to have taken advantage of the sports medicine program at my school. The opportunities provided through this college and career readiness program enabled me to discover my int

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If you were to develop a public monument or a community art mural, what four people would you choose and why? Make sure you include your own personal reasons for the persons you select and how these choices indicate that you are a good fit for the Weber Honors College. (Max 300 Words)

If I were to develop a monument or art mural, it would be to commemorate four strong, inspirational people who have influenced my life. It’d be a monument to celebrate their individual achievements in

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"Be curious, not judgmental”. One of the values of the Weber Honors College is life-long learning. We all have so much to learn and being judgmental can shut us off from discovering new points of view, insights and wisdom. Describe a time in your recent past when you have been curious and discovered something unexpected. What happened and what was the outcome? And how will you be “curious, not judgmental” at SDSU and in the Weber Honors College? What will this look like in practice? (Max 300 Words)

My sophomore year of high school I applied to be a hospital volunteer, curious about the inner-workings of a hospital and wanting to volunteer my time. However, upon reflection, I’ve come to realize m

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