Formatting/Topic Help
hey all! Idk if this is relevant but UF is my dream school so if you have any tips for that specifically lmk! I’m currently stuck if my idea is too cliche.
heres my idea so far (I’m open to ANY tips -too cliche/broad, etc):
context: ive done speech and debate for 5 years.
The essay is basically about how speech and debate changed me from being anxiety driven person into someone who can stay calm and communicate in high pressure situations. I open with a competition moment where I noticed something gender related that was unfair and had to decide whether to speak up, and then I connect that to 3 examples: how s&d taught me skills like active listening that helped me mend my relationships with my mom, become closer with the disabled community, and a real-life medical emergency situation later on where those same skills mattered outside of competition. I’m trying to make the essay less about ‘debate achievements’ and more about growth, maturity, communication, and learning how to handle pressure.
I’m worried because I know ‘speech and debate changed my life’ could sound overdone, but I think the specific experiences make it more personal. (I’m thinking of doing 3 examples of personal growth)