So it's time to start applying to university scholarships.

The question:
"Describe your involvement...", "How have you contributed...?", "Describe yourself in 400 word--"

The dilemma
I. DON'T. KNOW.

I have enough trouble writing intros about myself on my past domains (and even the one in the sidebar --> is horrible)... the thing is, I have trouble putting my thoughts down on paper. I struggle to find the words that represent EXACTLY what I'm trying to get across. In fact, it took me 4 minutes to write that sentence.

That's not even the main issue though. My main issue with this is the fact that I hate talking about myself. I don't like talking about my accomplishments, the clubs I'm in, and basically just promoting myself in general. Of course, I realize that they need to, well, KNOW you before they give you the scholarship, but I feel like I would be boasting, because compared to many others, I haven't really done that much. And the thing is I have to make it seem extremely hardcore.

I also find descriptions written by oneself to be, well, I guess the word I'm looking for here is something close to untrustworthy. You can't lie about marks (well, maybe), but you can certainly lie about accomplishments. Scholarship applications don't require any proof that you are in fact, for example, the president of a youth charity or the treasurer of the student council. Experiences can be fabricated.

Most scholarships ask for reference letters from close adults, which I think is an excellent idea. I personally believe that my accomplishments aren't impressive, but to have an honest adult vouch for me would give me more credibility.

Yes, I am in fact filling out a scholarship application form right now, and I still have no idea what to say...

What has been your experience with writing personal statements? Do you have any advice for me in filling out scholarship applications?

Plinky prompted again, because I'm unimaginative.

"List the worst pickup lines you've heard (or can think of)."

Personally, I love reading pickup lines and rolling my eyes at them. Here are my favourites:

"Are you from Tennessee? 'Cause you're the only ten I see. *ba-dum-chh*"

"I wish I were a derivative so I could lie tangent to your curves. (Math pickup lines are the greatest)"

"If I were a function you would be my asymptote."

...I'm such a cheeseball.

"My name is Justin. Justincredible."


And this is the lamest one I've read:

"Hey, so I see you're a girl..."

Care to share your favourite ones? Or just ones that you find ridiculous/hilarious? :P