Prompt: 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.
Hi! I am currently in the middle of nowhere with a laptop, writing essays. I would love to hear any opinions and criticisms of this draft. Thanks in advance!
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I find it quite challenging to start describing myself as it seems that I don't know myself very well either. Instead I will try to describe some of the things you might expect of me in this short note. I will probably seem to you like a mix of different passions, but I guess for a Russian who has lived his whole life in Greece, studied Chinese and met people from all over the world I am bound to be.
First of all, I would like to start with music because I honestly find it hard to start anywhere else. Music is a big part of my life. I listen to music, I play music and I make music. I have played the guitar for longer than I care to remember (I think 10 years by now) and you can expect to see me hugging my guitar quite often. Now don't worry, I am not a fanatical metalhead so your eardrums will be sound and safe, although I listen to all kinds of music and you might find some of the sounds I spawn unusual. However, if you have any interest in music you are most welcome to join in!
I will also probably try out some sort of theatrical activity in college. I've been part of my school's drama club for the past 4 years and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I had the chance to act and was responsible for the music productions of our plays. This year a friend and I will represent our school for duet acting in the national speaking competition. Speaking of the speaking competition (no pun intended), I am quite a passionate speaker when it comes to events such as debating and have dedicated a lot of time to these practices as well.
You may be picturing me as an active person right now and to top that up, I'd like to throw in a few words about sports. I am nowhere close to a professional athlete but I enjoy outdoor activities. Last year I used to run 5km to the closest Aikido center for training and 5km back, and as tiring and challenging it was, it was a pleasure.
I am very keen to meet you and find out about your peculiar interests that perhaps some day we will share.
Hi! I am currently in the middle of nowhere with a laptop, writing essays. I would love to hear any opinions and criticisms of this draft. Thanks in advance!
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I find it quite challenging to start describing myself as it seems that I don't know myself very well either. Instead I will try to describe some of the things you might expect of me in this short note. I will probably seem to you like a mix of different passions, but I guess for a Russian who has lived his whole life in Greece, studied Chinese and met people from all over the world I am bound to be.
First of all, I would like to start with music because I honestly find it hard to start anywhere else. Music is a big part of my life. I listen to music, I play music and I make music. I have played the guitar for longer than I care to remember (I think 10 years by now) and you can expect to see me hugging my guitar quite often. Now don't worry, I am not a fanatical metalhead so your eardrums will be sound and safe, although I listen to all kinds of music and you might find some of the sounds I spawn unusual. However, if you have any interest in music you are most welcome to join in!
I will also probably try out some sort of theatrical activity in college. I've been part of my school's drama club for the past 4 years and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I had the chance to act and was responsible for the music productions of our plays. This year a friend and I will represent our school for duet acting in the national speaking competition. Speaking of the speaking competition (no pun intended), I am quite a passionate speaker when it comes to events such as debating and have dedicated a lot of time to these practices as well.
You may be picturing me as an active person right now and to top that up, I'd like to throw in a few words about sports. I am nowhere close to a professional athlete but I enjoy outdoor activities. Last year I used to run 5km to the closest Aikido center for training and 5km back, and as tiring and challenging it was, it was a pleasure.
I am very keen to meet you and find out about your peculiar interests that perhaps some day we will share.
