Posted: March 16th, 2017

Describe any personal or imposed challenges or hardships you have overcome in pursuing your education.

Cultural Understanding

o Thoughtfully describe the ways in which culture had an impact on your life and what you have learned about yourself and society as a result. How has your own cultural history enriched and/or challenged you?

o NOTE: Culture may be defined broadly. Cultural understanding is often drawn from the ethnic background, customs, values, and ideas of a person’s immediate family, community, and/or social environment in which they live.

* Educational Challenges / Personal Hardships (if applicable)

o Describe any personal or imposed challenges or hardships you have overcome in pursuing your education.

o Examples: a serious illness, a disability, first generation in your family to attend college, significant financial hardship or responsibilities associated with balancing work, family and school.

* Community, Military, or Volunteer Service (if applicable)

o Describe your community, Military, or volunteer service, including leadership, awards, or increased levels of responsibility.

* Experiential Learning (if applicable)

o Describe your involvement in research, artistic endeavors, and work (paid or volunteer), as they have contributed to your academic, career or personal goals. Additional Comments (optional) Do you have a compelling academic or personal need to attend the University of Washington-Seattle at this time? Is there anything else you would like us to know?