University of Virginia

PROMPT: Reflect on an element of your personal experience that you feel will enrich your college. How has it shaped you? I was in 4th grade when I saw Syrian refugees on the side of the highway in Istanbul. There was heavy traffic as usual, so I was able to really take in the scene. There were generations of them: babies held tightly by mothers, siblings holding hands, and elders taking one step at a time along the highway. I could tell they had gone through hardships, but I was too young to understand the complexities of it. Over time, I’ve learned that the refugee situation is getting worse…