I’m a sophomore here at Harvard concentrating in Classical Languages and Linguistics. Even more important to me is my relationships with others. Meeting new people is my favorite activity, which requires a certain degree of willingness to meet new kinds of people. Some of the most meaningful relationships I have are with people who have very different backgrounds from me, and I’m excited by Intellectual Vitality’s mission to facilitate relationships like these. I eventually want to work in Law, and I feel that IV’s mission for opening up our minds to each other in this time of political polarity is more important than ever. I’m very enthusiastic to be a part of the committee ensuring that Harvard is a place for respectful dialogue, which I truly believe would be the best environment for Harvard as an academic institution and community.