The UO is interested in learning more about you. Write an essay that shares information that we cannot find elsewhere on your application. Any topic you choose is welcome. Some ideas you might consider include your future ambitions and goals, a special talent or unusual interest that sets you apart from your peers, or a significant experience that influenced your life. (University of Oregon)
Free of artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, or additives, The Good Lord has saved me from this toxic and complicated world by showing me the significant aspects of life. Such as the "Spirit of Aloha", Respect, and Obedience.
Aloha, in the Hawaiian language means affection, peace, compassion, and mercy. It's the "Spirit of Aloha" that the people of Hawaii have developed and live by each day. I was stricken with a condition known as lymphangioma. Lymphangioma are malformations that are soft, slow-growing masses that form mostly on the head or neck. Although, in my case, I had the mass on my organs; which is way more severe than many. Fortunately, doctors at our local hospital were able to treat me so that I can live to share my “Special" gift to the world. This gift is known as the “Spirit of Aloha”. Aloha is being a part of all, and all being a part of me. When there is pain, it is my pain. When there is joy, it is also mine.
Respect, according to merriam-webster.com, is a feeling or understanding that someone or something is important, serious, etc., and should be treated in an appropriate way. Others abuse respect by giving threats and taunting people to do whatever they say. I've always had a strong love for people with special needs. One day when I volunteered for a community service project, I saw a little girl with down syndrome and she was watching a street musician, who was also homeless. She started doing little skips that turned into leaps of joy. As others passed by, they would notice the girl and how happy she was enjoying the sound of music, and would give the street musician money. No matter how young you are and you have some sort of disability, it doesn't matter, you can make a change in someone's life. After his performance, the man had probably made a good $500 and he split that money with the little girl saying with a smile, "Thank you little miss, go get yourself a treat". That's respect.
As I started getting involved more with my religion, Christianity, I've learned that the Lord is my Savior and we are on this earth to spread the word of The Lord. Everything I do is a reflection of Him. Just a simple smile to an elderly person or picking up litter in the park on your way back from a workout is a reflection of The Lord. I will obey His commands.
Free of artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, or additives, The Good Lord has saved me from this toxic and complicated world by showing me the significant aspects of life. Such as the "Spirit of Aloha", Respect, and Obedience.
Aloha, in the Hawaiian language means affection, peace, compassion, and mercy. It's the "Spirit of Aloha" that the people of Hawaii have developed and live by each day. I was stricken with a condition known as lymphangioma. Lymphangioma are malformations that are soft, slow-growing masses that form mostly on the head or neck. Although, in my case, I had the mass on my organs; which is way more severe than many. Fortunately, doctors at our local hospital were able to treat me so that I can live to share my “Special" gift to the world. This gift is known as the “Spirit of Aloha”. Aloha is being a part of all, and all being a part of me. When there is pain, it is my pain. When there is joy, it is also mine.
Respect, according to merriam-webster.com, is a feeling or understanding that someone or something is important, serious, etc., and should be treated in an appropriate way. Others abuse respect by giving threats and taunting people to do whatever they say. I've always had a strong love for people with special needs. One day when I volunteered for a community service project, I saw a little girl with down syndrome and she was watching a street musician, who was also homeless. She started doing little skips that turned into leaps of joy. As others passed by, they would notice the girl and how happy she was enjoying the sound of music, and would give the street musician money. No matter how young you are and you have some sort of disability, it doesn't matter, you can make a change in someone's life. After his performance, the man had probably made a good $500 and he split that money with the little girl saying with a smile, "Thank you little miss, go get yourself a treat". That's respect.
As I started getting involved more with my religion, Christianity, I've learned that the Lord is my Savior and we are on this earth to spread the word of The Lord. Everything I do is a reflection of Him. Just a simple smile to an elderly person or picking up litter in the park on your way back from a workout is a reflection of The Lord. I will obey His commands.
I'm not your average shaved ice cone with artificial flavors, sweeteners, or additives; but spirited, respectful, and obedient.
