Virtually all of Stanford's undergraduates live on campus. What would you want your future roommate to know about you? Tell us something about you that will help your future roommate -- and us -- know you better.
People are the products of their environments. The figurative pair of eyes a person has develops their character and the way they understand the world around them. Understanding personal perspective provides the foundation for any successful relationship.
The lenses I carry with me were largely provided by the place that has raised me. Beloit is a city of 37,000 with both big problems and big hearts. Issues that arise here are more typical of larger cities. Despite this, readily available are many of the qualities small Midwestern towns provide. These conflicting attributes have offered me a unique perspective of the world. I love this place and work every day to make it better.
While I am very active politically I have a greater appreciation for general participation than I do static sympathy for my causes. I admire action over apathy. Though I will rarely tune into the words of Bill O'Reilly, having a roommate with a conservative perspective would no doubt provide for engaging discussions.
To some, music provides a means of connection. I value any music that isn't negative in nature. If I really feel for a song I may be inclined to sing it, but I always do my best to care for the ears of others.
I find greater happiness in doing things than watching them get done. In situations I feel unproductive I make every effort to reposition myself in a way that I can make a difference. As part of my perspective I am very outgoing in accomplishing my goals.
I imagine we would all be better off if we could briefly see the world through someone else's eyes. The whole of my perspective has been shaped in various ways, most importantly by a city of contradictions. Knowing this, paired with innate aspects of who I am, should enable anyone to understand me better.
People are the products of their environments. The figurative pair of eyes a person has develops their character and the way they understand the world around them. Understanding personal perspective provides the foundation for any successful relationship.
The lenses I carry with me were largely provided by the place that has raised me. Beloit is a city of 37,000 with both big problems and big hearts. Issues that arise here are more typical of larger cities. Despite this, readily available are many of the qualities small Midwestern towns provide. These conflicting attributes have offered me a unique perspective of the world. I love this place and work every day to make it better.
While I am very active politically I have a greater appreciation for general participation than I do static sympathy for my causes. I admire action over apathy. Though I will rarely tune into the words of Bill O'Reilly, having a roommate with a conservative perspective would no doubt provide for engaging discussions.
To some, music provides a means of connection. I value any music that isn't negative in nature. If I really feel for a song I may be inclined to sing it, but I always do my best to care for the ears of others.
I find greater happiness in doing things than watching them get done. In situations I feel unproductive I make every effort to reposition myself in a way that I can make a difference. As part of my perspective I am very outgoing in accomplishing my goals.
I imagine we would all be better off if we could briefly see the world through someone else's eyes. The whole of my perspective has been shaped in various ways, most importantly by a city of contradictions. Knowing this, paired with innate aspects of who I am, should enable anyone to understand me better.