I was at Bulldog Days earlier this week as a “prefrosh” admitted student to the Class of 2019. It really did not matter that it was near the end of the semester, my host was friendly (and yes had a full plate with exams and papers), but it was the 1000 or so other prefrosh who mattered most – everyone I encountered was so very open to friendships and sharing, and I’m not even an extraverted person! I do think that you bring yourself wherever you go, and I am sorry for any prefrosh who did not have the same warm and welcoming experience that I had, because it cemented my decision to accept Yale and turn down several other wonderful universities.