UIUC: In an essay of 300 words or less, choose one extracurricular activity, work experience, or community service project from the list you provided on the application and explain why you initially chose it, why you continued with it, and how you benefited from it.
223-word version:
Being the President of Korean Club was the slogan that revolutionized my high school experience. For the past three years, I had spent my boarding school life looking up to others before me and idolizing them for their achievements. Now I had to step up and follow in their shoes. Three years ago, I did not even dream of being where I am today...