I have to write a college essay but I don't know how to begin it

Question

the prompt is who has been the most influentail people in my life
and the answer is my parents

so what's a good first sentence I want it to be catchy and let the reader be interested fast
thanks:)

Answer 1

Have you written your outline for this essay?

As you detail the reasons your parents have been influential, you'll probably discover a good first sentence.

Answer 2

the professor told us to start out with a catchy sentence

then Plan it
I wanna say that my parents influenced me because they gave me opportunites by coming to America

Answer 3

I suggest you emphasize the sacrifices that your parents made as immigrants.

How about?

Immigrating to the United States was a challenge for my parents.

Answer 4

I feel like it's a sentence for a freshman or a sophomore to use
I'm a junior and I'm wanting to grab you in so you can read the rest

thank you though:)

Answer 5

How about starting with a brief anecdote?

I keep remembering one of the essays an immigrant friend of mine wrote -- entitled "Spaghetti with Chopsticks."