What design and engineering — either positive or negative examples — has meant in your life

Instructions:-

One 500-750 words (2pg preferred) personal essay + one 250 words short answer questions

Requirement for personally essay:
Please discuss what design and engineering — either positive or negative examples — has meant in your life. How do you currently contribute to some forms of design and engineering, and how do you hope to do so in your future? How will majoring in HCDE prepare you for that future? What contribution do you imagine making to the department?

University official 11 tips for writing this personal statement
Link: http://blogs.uw.edu/hcde/2015/06/16/tips-for-writing-a-personal-essay/

Requirement for short answer:

Describe how you could bring a broad perspective to the engineering classroom. Factors to discuss include, but are not limited to: multi-cultural awareness, activities, or accomplishments; educational background and goals; living experiences, such as growing up in a disadvantaged or unusual environment; and special interests or talents. (Limit to 250 words)