UB Nursing Essay Question

[maggasaur]

Hi all! I am applying to the University at Buffalo's Traditional BSN Nursing Program. When applying we are asked to submit essays of 250 words or less that answer the following amazing question:

Reflect on a time when your personal integrity was challenged and describe how your core values framed your response.

My integrity is challenged everyday simply by being a college student. Every day I am confronted with under-age drinking, illegal drug use, and cheating in the classroom. Last year one of my good friends and I were taking the same class with different professors and the deadline for our final essay was quickly approaching. I had spent the last few weeks in the library writing my essay. My friend approached me and asked if she could use my essay, explaining that one of her relatives had fallen ill and she wasn't finished with her essay. My strong moral compass told me that letting her use my essay did not line up with my core values. However, they did help me to be compassionate and to help her write her essay. I spent the next few days helping her research and write her essay so that she could complete it by the deadline.

My core values ensure that I always hold myself accountable for my actions, whether or not I am the only one who sees or knows of them, that I am accepting, and that I am compassionate. . It was because of my values that I wanted to help my friend finish her essay. It is also because of my values that I make sure that I am honest and true to myself in everything that I do. That every action I make, every grade I receive, every essay I write, is a true reflection of who I am

I was wondering if anyone could help by reading my answers and providing feedback. I'm worried that I'm going to sound cheesy and am really hoping to make my answers stand out. I will update as I write/complete my answers!

Thank you so much to anyone that reads/answers.