Hey everyone, this is my first post on EF, and I was hoping if I could get some feedback on my "letter to a roommate" for Stanford. Any comments, positive or negative, are appreciated. If you would like me to read your essay, feel free to let me know. Thanks.
Dear Future Roommate,
Congratulations on your acceptance to Stanford, and perhaps of equal importance, your assignment as my roommate. Don't worry, I'm only kidding, but as you will come to learn during our time together, this is one my greatest abilities. No matter what the situation, whether you're feeling down, or in an uncontrollable rage, I will always be able to make you smile. My name is Rajesh, and I'm from New York. I moved from India to the United States when I was a baby, and I've lived in three different states. I love listening to music, playing sports, and spending time with friends. I can speak Telugu, an Indian dialect, and I'd say I'm at adequate at speaking Spanish. I like to work very hard to achieve my goals, and on occasions there will be nothing that can come in my way. This involves studying for exams, and staying up until the target has been met. On a typical day of classes, you may see me for a maximum of 6-7 hours, and that's only if you're watching me sleep. I like to keep myself involved in numerous activities, and although each one may be different from the other, I'm equally passionate about them all. I have no valuable culinary abilities, unless you're up to the challenge of eating a peanut butter sandwich for three meals a day, but I'm ready eat almost anything. Unfortunately, cooking is not a passion of mine, but I'm sure we can find a way to grab a bite. In my spare time, I like to sit back, relax, and read a book. Akin to my taste in music, I have no particular preference for genre of books, and I'll read anything that's lying around. Sadly, I have a tendency to not put a book down, so if it catches my attention, I won't let it go till I'm done reading. I'm always willing to help, and I'll do whatever is in my power to help a friend in need. I'm sure we'll experience the greatest moments of our lives as roommates in Stanford, and I look eagerly to meeting you in person.
Dear Future Roommate,
Congratulations on your acceptance to Stanford, and perhaps of equal importance, your assignment as my roommate. Don't worry, I'm only kidding, but as you will come to learn during our time together, this is one my greatest abilities. No matter what the situation, whether you're feeling down, or in an uncontrollable rage, I will always be able to make you smile. My name is Rajesh, and I'm from New York. I moved from India to the United States when I was a baby, and I've lived in three different states. I love listening to music, playing sports, and spending time with friends. I can speak Telugu, an Indian dialect, and I'd say I'm at adequate at speaking Spanish. I like to work very hard to achieve my goals, and on occasions there will be nothing that can come in my way. This involves studying for exams, and staying up until the target has been met. On a typical day of classes, you may see me for a maximum of 6-7 hours, and that's only if you're watching me sleep. I like to keep myself involved in numerous activities, and although each one may be different from the other, I'm equally passionate about them all. I have no valuable culinary abilities, unless you're up to the challenge of eating a peanut butter sandwich for three meals a day, but I'm ready eat almost anything. Unfortunately, cooking is not a passion of mine, but I'm sure we can find a way to grab a bite. In my spare time, I like to sit back, relax, and read a book. Akin to my taste in music, I have no particular preference for genre of books, and I'll read anything that's lying around. Sadly, I have a tendency to not put a book down, so if it catches my attention, I won't let it go till I'm done reading. I'm always willing to help, and I'll do whatever is in my power to help a friend in need. I'm sure we'll experience the greatest moments of our lives as roommates in Stanford, and I look eagerly to meeting you in person.