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What do I do when a college short answer question does not apply to me?

I'm currently applying to this university, and one of the shower answer questions are: "How do you show leadership in your life? How do you see yourself being a leader at our university?" I have never been a leader, and to be quite frank, I am not even interested in being a leader.
Here's a nice example answer from which you could draw inspiration:

https://texadmissions.com/blog/university-of-texas-at-austin-leader-short-answer-examples

and a few more pointers:

https://texadmissions.com/blog/2017/10/24/writing-your-leadership-short-answer

https://essayforum.com/undergraduate/leader-show-campus-78619/

http://www.collegematchpoint.com/college-matchpoint/2018/7/tackling-the-ut-austin-short-answer-application-prompts

Okay, my answer in context of your program would be something in the lines of:

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I maintain familial homeostasis by making sure there is always a healthy cohesion between me and my family. When a family member's birthday arises, I will motivate them by writing authentic and kind words in my birthday cards to them so that they remember that I care about them.
Whenever my family members are having personal issues, I stand by them and I discuss issues with them to come to a series of possible solutions. I will try to solve any quarrels or disputes in a diplomatic manner.

As an inherently benevolent and altruistic person I show my kindness to people by helping everyone in class and making sure they will succeed in their exams. I will prepare lecture summaries and I will spontaneously notify everyone where they can go and consult them.
I will try to spot and pay specific attention to people who are having problems understanding the study material. I will convey meaning through language and I will try to strengthen their understanding of the languages to be studied.
I will reach out and make contact with people and suggest to form study groups where we can all dive deeper into the material.

Language being a very culturally tied matter, I will coordinate everyone's efforts and create a small culture in our group, developing a common language.
Our success as a group will foster our abilities to form meaningful professional relationships later on and our proficiency in language will all the more aid those in need of our valuable skills.
These people will have grown intellectually, among other aspects.
Our cooperation will pioneer in solving tomorrow's complex challenges.
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Ok, take my version with a grain of salt, of course. I hope it has been somewhat of an inspiration.
krf336 · M
then lie, cause what just you just said will not win you any support
krf336 · M
easy, write about how you always try to be yourself and set an example for others who pride themselves in individuality.
BlackBloodDemon · 22-25
@krf336 So basically I'm writing about everything that's wrong with me xD
krf336 · M
only if you consider it wrong
CountScrofula · 41-45, M
What's the program?
BlackBloodDemon · 22-25
@CountScrofula I just want to major in foreign languages
BlackBloodDemon · 22-25
@CountScrofula This question is just part of the regular college application
BlackBloodDemon · 22-25
@CountScrofula and you don't have to write the lie for me
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
Tell them about how you are a leader in the "shower."

 
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