So this is my essay for the Stanford Supplement:
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.
This has by been the hardest essay for me thus far, and I'm not sure how well it came out. It's just a draft so any and all criticism is welcome.
Here it is:
So the first thing anyone should know about me is that I compulsively correct people's grammar and make groan-inducing puns. I know that these will annoy most people, but if you can bear them then I'm sure we will get along just fine. Other than my irritation (not aggravation) towards incorrect grammar, I'm a fairly easygoing guy. I rarely get angry at anything and will make an effort to get along with anyone. I will admit that I'm kind of a geek, but I imagine that most people going to Stanford are, so that's probably unsurprising. Even so, I would be happy to play video games or watch a hilariously bad movie with you, should you be interested. Also, if you can play an instrument, we should jam together sometime. I love making music, and I currently play in a mediocre rock band and my school's orchestra, both of which are tons of fun to be a part of. As a proud New Orleanian, you'll find that music is one of my favorite conversation topics, well, music and food. I love food, both eating and cooking it. Though you would never believe that if you saw me; I am probably the skinniest person you will ever meet. But that doesn't really matter as long as I can cook, right? There is no idiom I dislike more than "never trust a skinny cook." Rest assured, most people think I'm a good cook, and if we have access to any cooking supplies from our dorm, I will gladly cook for the both of us. I'll even take requests. So I guess this is pretty much who I am: an optimistic, musical geek who can cook. I hope you don't mind.
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.
This has by been the hardest essay for me thus far, and I'm not sure how well it came out. It's just a draft so any and all criticism is welcome.
Here it is:
So the first thing anyone should know about me is that I compulsively correct people's grammar and make groan-inducing puns. I know that these will annoy most people, but if you can bear them then I'm sure we will get along just fine. Other than my irritation (not aggravation) towards incorrect grammar, I'm a fairly easygoing guy. I rarely get angry at anything and will make an effort to get along with anyone. I will admit that I'm kind of a geek, but I imagine that most people going to Stanford are, so that's probably unsurprising. Even so, I would be happy to play video games or watch a hilariously bad movie with you, should you be interested. Also, if you can play an instrument, we should jam together sometime. I love making music, and I currently play in a mediocre rock band and my school's orchestra, both of which are tons of fun to be a part of. As a proud New Orleanian, you'll find that music is one of my favorite conversation topics, well, music and food. I love food, both eating and cooking it. Though you would never believe that if you saw me; I am probably the skinniest person you will ever meet. But that doesn't really matter as long as I can cook, right? There is no idiom I dislike more than "never trust a skinny cook." Rest assured, most people think I'm a good cook, and if we have access to any cooking supplies from our dorm, I will gladly cook for the both of us. I'll even take requests. So I guess this is pretty much who I am: an optimistic, musical geek who can cook. I hope you don't mind.