MY MALAYAN COLLEGES MINDANAO APPLICATION PERSONAL ESSAY

By Emmanuel A. Salcedo

Are there any significant experiences you have had, or accomplishments you have
realized, that have helped to define you as a person?

I am who I wanted me to be. Ever since the day one, I have always wondered about the
sole purpose of existing. And, as I grew, certain realizations have entered my mind that altered
my mindset towards the world we live in. Realizations which reminded me to seize the
opportunity of stepping into this world with complete limbs and holistic mind. I take this life as a
blessing, and to be a blessing to others as well.

I want to be unique and special. I set myself to be an example that would potentially
change every people’s standard. I let myself learn through the hardest experiences to gain the
best lessons. I wanted to push myself to the best I could be while enjoying the process. And
making an influence on the world would become my endgame. An influence that will lead the
world to a better state. Composing myself is the greatest challenge I faced. Yet, it has turned out
to be my best accomplishment.