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.
Hey roomie,
My name is Reema Alhumaidan-difficult to pronounce, I know, but I will help you through it! I have lived my whole life in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, but frequently spent my summers in the U.S. Even though I am a city girl, one embarrassing fact about me is that I cannot drive. In Saudi Arabia, women are not allowed to drive and therefore must acquire drivers or beg their dads or brothers to drive them. You might think this is a form of indulgence, but, believe me, it is torturous. So, you will have to put up with me and my diving lessons. I will finally be able to drive myself to the gym!
I see my body as my own personal temple, which is the reason why I enjoy running at the gym and eating healthy, organic fruits and vegetables. I enjoy reading books that are intellectually engaging, watching movies with unpredictable endings, and listening to music that makes me feel mellow -although I must confess I indulge in pop music and chick-flicks every once in a while. I will watch anything that involves Michael Douglas or Christian Bale. We should watch two movies the first week we meet-one of your favorites and one of mine.
I'm also a family girl; I love my grandparents and try to spend more than two evenings a week with them. This may come as a shock to you, but they are very fun to be around! I really do enjoy my time with them. I will miss them terribly, but I hope I will get along with you even better than I get along with them.
Sincerely,
Reema
P.S. I may be the only girl you have ever met who does not like strawberries.
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Hey roomie,
My name is Reema Alhumaidan-difficult to pronounce, I know, but I will help you through it! I have lived my whole life in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, but frequently spent my summers in the U.S. Even though I am a city girl, one embarrassing fact about me is that I cannot drive. In Saudi Arabia, women are not allowed to drive and therefore must acquire drivers or beg their dads or brothers to drive them. You might think this is a form of indulgence, but, believe me, it is torturous. So, you will have to put up with me and my diving lessons. I will finally be able to drive myself to the gym!
I see my body as my own personal temple, which is the reason why I enjoy running at the gym and eating healthy, organic fruits and vegetables. I enjoy reading books that are intellectually engaging, watching movies with unpredictable endings, and listening to music that makes me feel mellow -although I must confess I indulge in pop music and chick-flicks every once in a while. I will watch anything that involves Michael Douglas or Christian Bale. We should watch two movies the first week we meet-one of your favorites and one of mine.
I'm also a family girl; I love my grandparents and try to spend more than two evenings a week with them. This may come as a shock to you, but they are very fun to be around! I really do enjoy my time with them. I will miss them terribly, but I hope I will get along with you even better than I get along with them.
Sincerely,
Reema
P.S. I may be the only girl you have ever met who does not like strawberries.
What sort of transitional word could I add at the beginning of the second paragraph?
What is the correct use of a dash?
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