George Rateb
I'm a junior majoring in Economics, Math, and Electrical Engineering because I think they're all interesting and useful, but also because I'm just indecisive to the point of masochism. In my free time, I'm usually playing guitar or piano, at a coffee shop, or hanging out with friends. This summer I'll be conducting economics research at the University College of London.
L's Taken
7
"Thank you for applying but..."
Microsoft
IBM
Google
Neuralink
SpaceX
Airbnb
Square
5
Things I thought I'd finish but never did
So many books I started for fun
2 research projects
Start-up ideas that never took flight
Literally ever going to office hours
Organizing my Spotify
7
Everyday L's of life
My sleep schedule
Drinking more coffee than water
Every email and text I forgot to respond to
The number of times I've set off my fire alarm
Every drink I've spilled on my clothes, and every carpet I've stained doing so
Every time I've had to leave and come back to my apartment because I forgot something
Walking in late too class with an iced coffee in hand
On the Bright Side
12
Memories I made when I wasn't working/studying
Stargazing with friends into the middle of the night
Spontaneous trips to the mountains
Crying from laughing too hard with friends
Playing soccer on sunny days with friends on the quad
Making terrible yet beautiful music with friends
Deep conversations with friends
Being there for the people closest to me in life
Discovering Durham and all it has to offer
Building community at the nonprofit I was involved in
Cookout <3
Road-tripping to New Hampshire
Looking forward to weekly Bojangles and 2K with my roommate
6
Things I've learned that will still matter in 10 years
Your thoughts and beliefs have a profound impact on your reality
Saying no can be hard, but necessary
It's okay if it doesn't work out... life moves on, and you'll find something better
Paying attention to self care is so important
Set aside time for yourself
Make your decisions based on your own morals and preferences
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TV shows, movies, and books I've enjoyed
7
Things I'm proud of that you won't see on my resume
The friends I've made
The experiences I've had
The music I've discovered and made
The growth and self discovery I've experienced in myself
My 2K record
Committing to learning to skate and play guitar successfully
The volunteer tutoring I've done
0
Unconventional skills
0
Quirks that make me who I am
15
Small joys in my life
The smell of coffee in the morning
When you're around friends and take a moment to notice how happy you are
Finding a good song and putting it on repeat
Running into friends when you don't expect to
Sharing a fun moment with a stranger
My room decorations
The breeze in my face on a sunny day
Blasting music in the car on a warm summer night
Waking up before my alarm goes off
Good ice cream
Not having any clothes in the hamper
When a friend you haven't seen in a while asks to reconnect
Being on the same wavelength as somebody else
Reminiscing over old photos/videos
Compliments from strangers