Living & Learning form

We appreciate your taking the time to answer the following questions regarding your academic, housing and social preferences. We will use your responses as we we prepare for your arrival. Thank you in advance.

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Preferred Name

Hometown

State

High School

Gender

Email Address

Please use this list of common academic areas of interest as you answer the questions below.

American Studies

Anthropology

Art

Art History

Asian Studies

Biochemistry

Biology

Chemistry

Chinese

Classical Languages

Economics

Education

English

Environmental Studies

Forestry

Geology

German

History

International/Global Studies

Italian

Japanese

Mathematics

Computer Science

Medieval Studies

Music

Philosophy

Physics

Political Science

Psychology

Religion

Russian

Spanish

Theatre

Women's Studies

Please rank your top five areas of academic interest.

First Choice Area of Academic Interest

Second Choice Area of Academic Interest

Third Choice Area of Academic Interest

Fourth Choice Area of Academic Interest

Fifth Choice Area of Academic Interest

Living and Learning Communities

This year, for the first time ever, Sewanee offers new students an opportunity to enhance their academic experience by living in residence halls with students who share their interests. These themed-based residence groups are called learning communities, and in them, students will have opportunities that complement the classroom experience. Participation will connect students and faculty advisors in areas of intellectual interest. Students in learning communities can engage in community projects, field trips, leadership training, guest lectures and dinners. Participation is voluntary and won’t limit your experience or prevent participation in other organizations and activities. Instead, it will initiate connections and opportunities aligned with interests you already have. Learning communities will be housed in several of the residence halls on campus.

These are the five learning communities available to the class of 2012:

Our Planet, Our Responsibility blends environmentalism and Sewanee’s unique natural setting.

The Humanities is a complement to the four-course humanities program sequence. Participation in the humanities program is not required to participate in the community.

Community Engagement pushes students into the local community to study, explore and serve the needs of our rural location.

Creative Works is a sampling of experiences that explore different forms of creative expression from writing to the arts.

The Arts and the Stage explores performance and art, from Shakespeare on the stage to video production and photography.

The Scientific World explores math, technology and the sciences.

Are you interested in a Living Learning Community?

Yes

No

Maybe

If you answered "yes" or "maybe" to the question above, please rate your preferences below:

First preference of your Learning Community

Second preference of Living Learning Community

Third preference of Living Learning Commuity

Forth preference for Living Learning Community

Which language have you already studied? Check all that apply.

Language Studied

Chinese

French

German

Greek

Italian

Japanese

Latin

Russian

Spanish

What language do you plan to study at Sewanee? Check only one.

Language at Sewanee

Chinese

French

German

Greek

Italian

Japanese

Latin

Russian

Spanish

Reminder: You have to take a language placement exam or survey in at least one language before enrolling for any classes.

Check these options to indicate your interests majoring in the sciences and/or pre-professsional work in the sciences. Check at least one, but no more than two.

I am not plannning to major in a science or pre-professional programs

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Pre-Business

Pre-med

3-2 Engineering

As you enter Sewanee and assess yourself honestly compared with an image of a Sewanee student (theoretical or otherwise), you believe you:

a. Are able to learn with exceptional ease

b. Are able to learn fairly easily but still need to apply yourself

c. Have to struggle to learn

d. Uncertain or would prefer not to comment

You consider yourself:

a. A hard worker

b. Average in terms of work ethic

c. Laid back about work

d. Uncertain or would prefer not to comment

How important is it to you to earn high grades?

a. Very important

b. Somewhat important

c. Neutral

d. Somewhat unimportant

e. Very unimportant

You consider your secondary school preparation for Sewanee to be:

a. Excellent

b. Good

c. Poor

d. Uncertain or would prefer not to comment

With respect to basic oral and written communication:

a. Oral and written are both good

b. Oral is good; written needs more work

c. Written is good; oral needs more work

d. Both written and oral need more work

Other than through normal, basic instruction at Sewanee, check any areas of special concern in which you may need extra help.

Study habits

Math skills

Reading skills

Writing skills

Do you have any disability that may affect your learning?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain.

Describe briefly how you like to spend your time and what activities you enjoy.

Why (briefly) are you choosing to attend college?

As you think about your first year at Sewanee, what would you consider to be your top three priorities?

First Priority

Second Priority

Third Priority

As you think about your first year at Sewanee, what are your top concerns and/or worries as you prepare to enter college?

First Concern

Second Concern

Third Concern

Please prioritize the distribution requirements about which you are concerned:

First Distribution Requirement Concern

Second Distribution Requirement Concern

Third Distribution Requirement Concern

What specifically concerns you about the requirements you selected?

Do you plan to study abroad during your time at Sewanee?

Yes

No

If you have any specific ideas about location or type of study abroad program, please specify. If not, just indicate "uncertain."

Do you have a specific professional goal or career in mind? If so, explain.

One aim of this form is to help your advisor get to know you. With this in mind, please describe something you would like him/her to know about you.

Please answer the questions below accurately and honestly. Take some time to think about your habits, preferences, and interests before you complete this portion of the form. We will use the infomation you provide to match you with your future roommate.

Do you generally:

Go to bed late (after midnight) / rise early (before 8 am)

Go to bed early (before 10pm)/ rise early (before 8 am)

Go to bed late ( after midnight)/ rise late (after 10 am)

Go to bed early (before 10pm)/ rise late (after 10am)

Other, please explain below

Explain:

When do you prefer to study?

Early Morning (6am -10am)

Daytime (1-5pm)

Evening (6-11pm)

Late Evening (after 11pm)

When you study, how do you prefer your environment?

Perfectly Quiet

Mostly Quiet

A little noisy

Very Noisy

Is it important to you that you and your roommate share similar sleeping and study habits?

Yes

No

No Preference

How would you primarily like to use your room, aside from sleeping?

For intense studying

Balance between studying/ socializing

Socializing and minimal studying

Other, please explain below

Explain:

Smoking Preferences (Reminder: all residence halls are smoke-free).

I am a smoker.

I only smoke socially.

I do not smoke, but I do not mind being around smokers.

I do not smoke, and I prefer to not be around smokers.

Is it important to you that you and your roommate share similar non smoking/smoking habits?

Yes

No

No Preference

Would you like to live in substance-free housing where students agree not to use alcohol or tobacco in substance-free living space (Portions of McCrady, Quintard, St. Luke's and Johnson halls will be substance-free)?

Yes

No

Would you prefer your roommate to be substance free (does not use tobacco or alcohol)?

Yes

No

No Preference

How often do you clean your room?

Everyday - I am neat and organized

Weekly - I am not extremely neat but not necessarily messy

Never/Only when my parents make me - I am not a very neat person

Other, please explain below

Explain:

Do you prefer to room with someone who maintains a neat room?

Yes

No

No Preference

On a typical weekend night, would you prefer to:

Stay in and watch a movie by yourself or with you roommate

Attend Greek social functions on campus with friends.

Have friends over to your room to hang out.

Go out to eat with friends.

Hang out at the campus coffee house or go to a comedian, concert or other special event

Happy doing whatever (all of the above).

Other, Please explain below

Explain:

To what kind of music do you ordinarily listen?

Alternative

Country

Rap/Hip Hop

R&B

Bluegrass/Folk

Rock

Jam Bands

Other, please explain below

Explain

Residence Hall Options for first year and transfer students include:

Men's Halls	Women's Halls	Co-ed Halls
Cannon	Cleveland	Benedict
Elliott	Hoffman	Courts
Trezevant	Johnson	Gorgas
		Humphreys
		Hunter
		McCrady
		Quintard
		St. Luke's
		Tuckaway

Roommate preference (please list first and last name of the person you are requesting):

Briefly describe yourself and what you are looking for in a roommate? (what type of person would you like to live with, what personality traits are you looking for, etc.)?

Identify any special needs we should consider when placing you with a roommate .

Will you be playing a sport?

Yes

No

If yes, what sport?

In planning for club and intramural sports, please list the sporting activities in which you would like to participate.

Please check which of the following interest you the most. (You may choose more than one.)

Explain:

Below please enter any additional information you would like to provide:

If you had a theme song that played every time you entered a room, what would it be and why?

Thank you for completing this form. In late July, we will send you a letter and an e-mail with your residence hall assignment and roommate information. Remember that the information you provided will match you with your future roommate. You will be able to move into your residence hall on Saturday, August 23, 2008.

Nicky Hamilton, Director of Residence Life
Home: South Africa
Sport: Field Hockey
Class of '99.

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