Word: kirklander
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...turned on "The Prize is Right." That's the best show on T.V.. I swear, the prizes are the greatest. After the showcase, I put on my Toronto Blue Jays baseball hat and Dillon sweats, (Those sweats are so stylish their great.) and went to lunch at the Kirkland Dining Hall...
...KIRKLAND HOUSE...
...Without a doubt, the best part about Kirkland House is the people in it. The first thing that struck me coming into Kirkland sophomore year was the friendly atmosphere that was shared by everyone. The masters and tutors are very approachable, the superintendent is everyone's friend, and the students can't help but catch on. Being one of the smallest houses, it is easy for Kirkland students to get to know almost everyone in the house pretty well...
...worst thing about Kirkland House is the result of perceptions that outsiders maintain about the students living in it. These people use the "jock" label very freely in a negative context, viewing Kirkland residents almost as second-class residents in certain aspects of College life...
...most obvious stereotype is that Kirkland students are all athletes majoring in economics. For the most part, that is very true. There are a good majority of both, but there are a wide variety of interests represented among students. The distribution, though, would favor economics. The false stereotype is that this collection of athletes and economists is a negative attribute. As is necessary in athletics, these people are driven to accomplish the many things which they undertake to do. They are quality people...