Truth and fact are under attack. Before we can get to work solving pressing issues such as global climate change, our society needs to be more open toward accepting unequivocal truths, so that we can move forward with solutions. Education is the means by which we can do this.
How did you spend your last two summers? (50 word limit)
I participated in two internships, traveled, spent time with my family, experienced new people and read countless books. I tend to dedicate most of my summer to investing in my education outside of school, as to not “let my schooling interfere with my education.” - Mark Twain
What historical moment or event do you wish you could …show more content…
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Authors: Kerouac, Edward Abbey, Descartes, Gibran, DuBois, Chomsky, Goldwater, Zinn, Carol Dweck, James Allen, and more.
News: The Economist, Washington Post, Democracy Now and NPR.
Watch: The West Wing, The Office, Sherlock, Health/Environment/Historical/Political Documentaries.
Music: Leonard Cohen, Radiohead, Fugees, Kamasi Washington, Pixies, Otis Redding, Jack Johnson, Whitney.
Name one thing you are looking forward to experiencing at Stanford. (50 word limit)
The people. No matter where I am, I strive to surround myself with intellectuals who are intrinsically motivated to learn, discuss, and use their education to “promote the public welfare.” Learning with and from the brightest, most influential individuals in the world, who reside at Stanford, is my dream.
Imagine you had an extra hour in the day — how would you spend that time? (50 word limit).
I’d like to think that I’d spend it reading a good book in a hot bath. The thoughtful serenity that accompanies an intellectually stimulating book paired with the physical relaxation that a hot bath provides is a magnificent combination. Realistically however, I’d probably spend it sprawled across my bed, out