annnyau
Oct 24, 2011
Undergraduate / "What the Heck Theory" - Stanford Letter to Roommate Essay [2]
Any feedback/comments are greatly appreciated!! Thanks!
Virtually all of Stanford's undergraduates live on campus. Write a note to your future roommate that reveals something about you or that will help your roommate - and us - know you better.
Dear Julie,
The last time I introduced myself in a letter was for Spanish on the first day of school to my teacher. It was about my work ethic. But I never mentioned the one theory I like to live by. Welcome to what I call, the "What The Heck Theory", which explains why "what the heck" decisions eventually lead to good outcomes.
It started when I decided to join a team called Spaceset. "What the heck," I thought "I'm too young to have regrets." Then it hit me. I signed up for Spaceset, a testosterone-heavy team that designs space colonies for imaginary people. Today, I provide feminine relief to the frequent Halo discussions.
"What The Heck" was my rule of thumb that stuck with me whenever I was on the fence. Rap began to permeate into my iTunes as strange as it seemed to my parents. Today, I can't do a music video project without having a cameo rap. It gives me pure excitement to rap anything from Hamlet's soliloquies to birthday wishes.
And to top it off, I recently chopped off 12 inches of my hair. My short hair represents who I am today - a new person, looking for new things to try. What can I do with short hair? Well, no ponytails or pigtails. Headbands fall off. "Bedhead" will need an updated definition after it is introduced to my hair. But it feels good to have a new look, for guys to say "Annie, your hair is different!" and for girls to say "My God Annie, I died when I cut four inches!"
I'm ready to tackle new obstacles whether it be trying out for a musical or meeting you for the first time. If I come back sweating profusely, I probably took up kickboxing. I'll try to keep the room free from burning popcorn (been there, done that). I may have the time of my life at college, or I may prefer the life I had before, but nothing will ever happen if I do not give it that initial push. Chances are, my "What the Heck Theory" will prove true again!
P.S. I couldn't have friended you on Facebook if it weren't for my theory! Glad to see you like Eminem! (See, it works!)
Any feedback/comments are greatly appreciated!! Thanks!
Virtually all of Stanford's undergraduates live on campus. Write a note to your future roommate that reveals something about you or that will help your roommate - and us - know you better.
Dear Julie,
The last time I introduced myself in a letter was for Spanish on the first day of school to my teacher. It was about my work ethic. But I never mentioned the one theory I like to live by. Welcome to what I call, the "What The Heck Theory", which explains why "what the heck" decisions eventually lead to good outcomes.
It started when I decided to join a team called Spaceset. "What the heck," I thought "I'm too young to have regrets." Then it hit me. I signed up for Spaceset, a testosterone-heavy team that designs space colonies for imaginary people. Today, I provide feminine relief to the frequent Halo discussions.
"What The Heck" was my rule of thumb that stuck with me whenever I was on the fence. Rap began to permeate into my iTunes as strange as it seemed to my parents. Today, I can't do a music video project without having a cameo rap. It gives me pure excitement to rap anything from Hamlet's soliloquies to birthday wishes.
And to top it off, I recently chopped off 12 inches of my hair. My short hair represents who I am today - a new person, looking for new things to try. What can I do with short hair? Well, no ponytails or pigtails. Headbands fall off. "Bedhead" will need an updated definition after it is introduced to my hair. But it feels good to have a new look, for guys to say "Annie, your hair is different!" and for girls to say "My God Annie, I died when I cut four inches!"
I'm ready to tackle new obstacles whether it be trying out for a musical or meeting you for the first time. If I come back sweating profusely, I probably took up kickboxing. I'll try to keep the room free from burning popcorn (been there, done that). I may have the time of my life at college, or I may prefer the life I had before, but nothing will ever happen if I do not give it that initial push. Chances are, my "What the Heck Theory" will prove true again!
P.S. I couldn't have friended you on Facebook if it weren't for my theory! Glad to see you like Eminem! (See, it works!)
