Catching up with junior Hailee Hoffman of Salt Lake City
Why Stanford?
"Besides the fact that Stanford is one of the best schools in the world academically and is also dominant athletically, I absolutely love the attitude of the student body. Stanford embodies such a 'work hard play hard' attitude and I thrive in that serious but playful environment. I also appreciate Stanford's encouragement of student entrepreneurship and alumni network system. No other school prepares you for life as well as Stanford."
Most memorable Stanford moment?
"Crossing the Line. We did it in my freshmen dorm. A group leader introduced several situations that residents may or may not have experienced, such as 'I do not believe I am attractive,' or 'Someone I know has been affected by mental illness.' If people felt comfortable expressing themselves about the situations, they were allowed to cross a line dividing the room. Questions ranged from light to heavy and created open discussions where people had a chance to express themselves. To see such vulnerability, trust and open-mindedness by my peers in such an intimate surrounding was incredibly inspiring."
Favorite TV show?
"The Office."
Favorite ice cream?
"Chocolate, coffee, peanut butter fudge, malted milk … my guilty pleasure!"
Favorite movie?
"Silver Linings Playbook."
Favorite book?
"Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer
Favorite place traveled?
"New Zealand."
Favorite superhero?
"Underdog."
Favorite food?
"Soup, potatoes, poke."
Favorite place on campus?
"McMurtry Library or the Cactus Garden."
Favorite holiday?
"Christmas."
After college?
"Get a job as an engineer, possibly in the medical field."
Dream job?
"Become a National Geographic photographer who also happens to be founder and CEO of a socially impactful company."
If you could compete in another sport?
"Surfing, because Bethany Hamilton is a queen and I love the beach."
