"I am shy" - 500 word Personal essay - starting points?

Hi

I have to write a insightful essay that identifies and explains the most significant factors or influences that have contributed to your personal and intellectual development. Its an application essay for the 1st year science/math honours program at the university i am planing to attend. I am very good at math and science but suck at english and have never written a personal essay before and could really use some help on how to start this sort of essay.

I was thinking on writing about how shy i am but when i am in math or science class i am able to open my self up because i new what i was talking about, i was with like minded people, and being able to have the knowledge i was able to help out my fellow classmates in questions and help them understand the problem. Could you give me any ideas on how to extend or evolve on that topic or some hints that i am going in the right direction

Thanks

I think this is great. Being more of an extrovert myself it is really enlightening to hear about what other studnets who aren't like me contribute to their educational environment. to focus on how science and math bring out the best of you, and for lack of better words put you in the zone. also to hear how u "help" others with your talents. i would focus on how we all have an originality, or our own niche in life and how you contribute that to the society around you.

obviously highlight your strengths and accomplishments

anyways hope this helps

i believe that your shyness is great thing. i really appreciate it. i think should write what u have and who u r . even essay checkers will like honest and open essays

You are absolutely headed in the right direction towards a captivating, honest and entertaining personal essay. The examples of how you are able to open up and "come to life" perfectly illustrate the innocence of your shyness as a whole as well as the liberation of being in a setting you are passionate about. I love it!!!

And I would be happy to help with revisions or grammar!

Shyness and fascination with own subject are very typical for many great scientists. I completely understand you. Let yourself be fascinated by writing; just for a moment. I believe you'll make it.