U of Michigan: “We know that diversity makes us a better university – better for learning, for teaching, and for conducting research.” (U-M President Mary Sue Coleman)

Share an experience through which you have gained respect for intellectual, social, or cultural differences. Comment on how your personal experiences and achievements would contribute to the diversity of the University of Michigan. (approximately 250 words)

324-word version: U of Michigan—Ann Arbor
In my sophomore year I met 친구이름. For the sake of confidentiality I will refrain from using his full name. 친구이름 defied all Asian stereotypes. He was not a model student and his GPA was on the disappointing side. He was not a natural in mathematics like most of us Asians and thus a peculiarity to the Asian community...