At a mighty 5'0" and 95 lbs, I am not my school's next aspiring weightlifting champion. Nonetheless, this is the story of how I lifted fifty-pound bags of rice. I strive to be fiercely independent. When we came to America, my dad remained in China, my mom spoke little English, and my brother and I were only children. Living in my aunt and uncle's house, we shared a single bed - just the three of us, against a strange, foreign world....

Q: What five words best describe you? A: Listener, eclectic, independent, night-owl, compassionate

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. (100 to 250 words) Dear roommate, Let’s get down to business. Here are some additions I recommend for your packing list: 1. Take current waistline. Add two inches. Now buy everything in that size! Because living with me is equivalent to eating with me, and if you’re eating...

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