write a thoughful essay that shows how you have exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverence in overcoming adversity.

I already wrote a short essay relating to the prompt. All I really need is for it to be formatted better and more
clear. It is perfectly fine and you′re encouraged to make the essay more dramatic if need be. below is the prompt and the details for the essay. And below those details is my short essay:
In 400-600 words (1 page), write a thoughful essay that shows how you have exhibited determination,
integrity, and perseverence in overcoming adversity. Your essay must demonstrate how you have exemplified the following behaviors:
– Being clear, collaborative, and forthright.
– Acting with integrity in all areas of your life.
– Showing a drive for continuous learning and development.
– Continuously challenging your assumptions and exporing new alternatives.
My writing:
Earlier this year, on the weekend of my 20th birthday, my little cousin was shot and killed by her friend. It was really hard for my family and I since she did not have life insurance. So unfortunately, I had to work double my usual hours at work during finals week to contribute to her funeral. This was not the first, but the fifth death I have dealt with during my time at Xavier. It is so hard for me to admit, but it was easier to say bye to my uncles, aunt, and cousins than it was for Nariah. I am 10 years older than my sister and 19 years older than my brother, so Nariah was the closest thing I had to a sister close enough in age to give me comfort and advice. She was going to graduate high school this past May, and attend Xavier with me to follow my footsteps in becoming an attorney. For days, I could not even believe that she was actually gone, and sat in my dorm crying all day. I could not bathe, I could barely eat unless I binged and ate too much. All I did every day was go to work, do delivery services like DoorDash and Postmates for extra money, handle everything that needed to be done for my resident assistant position, and try to hold myself together. Thankfully, I reached out to one of my managers in housing and she brought me to the counseling center at Xavier. I met with her two to three times a week, let my family and friends know how I felt to share the burden of grievance, pushed myself to study for my finals, and found small things in life I was grateful for. Day by day, I progressed and allowed myself to express my emotions and cry when I needed to. I ended up working hard enough to contribute to Nariah’s celebration of life and ended the semester meeting my academic goals. I am much stronger than I was before
and am capable of thriving because I now know the value in reaching out and allowing myself to get help when I am in need.

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