College Admissions Essay: Growing Up In A Large Family

I have varsity lettered in three sports and have taken a multitude of AP classes. I participate in service clubs and volunteer at a variety of places in my community. These activities have helped me become who I am, but the one characteristic that has impacted me the most is that I am the middle child of 7. I have two older sisters and one older brother, and I also have one younger sisters and two little brothers. Growing up in such a large family has molded me into the person I am today by allowing me to learn how to be a better person by learning how to be a peacemaker, improve someone’s day, and how to be humble and not take things too seriously. With such a large family, it is impossible to always get what I want. I have learned the art of diplomacy, knowing how and when to give in to my siblings. …show more content…
Because of this, I have learned how raise any family member’s spirits when they are feeling dow. For one of my younger brothers, it is as simple as inviting him to go outside and play football. With my mom, I allow her to just vent her feelings to me and just listen to what she has to say before offering some words of encouragement. Living life with so many people around me, I have become used to noisy surroundings. Family members are constantly popping in and out of my room to ask questions or just sit on my couch and read. I love the small community that I have with my family. Growing up in a large family, it is hard for me to become too full of myself. My siblings keep me humble, as we are always joking and making fun of each other in jest. Each member of my family has taught me important lessons, from how to appreciate poetry to how to be spontaneous and anything and everything in between. Being from such a large family has taught me more than what I’ve learned at school about love and compassion and reveals more about me than any award that I have