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John at Stanford
The Stanford University was established in 1891 as a memorial to the founder, Leland Stanfords only son who died at the age of 16. It is spread over 8,000 acres of rolling hills, golden fields, wooded retreats, streams and lakes The central feature of the college is a huge courtyard with open arched corridors. It also has a beautiful church decorated with bright mural paintings, adjacent to the courtyard. It has a good reputation in sports, as well as has the finest medical, business and law schools. It was in such a beautiful and serene atmosphere in which John stepped in, in 1978. But John did not like the wet climate of California and had said with distaste : "There was a lot of rain. It would rain 35 days in a row and the temperature change was amazing. In the morning it would be 80°F, by three oclock it would be 85°F and then at night the temperature dropped to 40°s. I used to get a lot of colds."
Like all other kids in America, John did not have to appear for the scholastic Aptitude Tests to get admission in Stanford. He was a B student with an above average report, but his being good at tennis helped him to easily enter Stanford as he was offered one of the Stanfords five full scholarships. John was not sure till about January 78 as to when would he turn a pro.
John was a conscientious worker, a sign of a perfectionist. He always strived to do everything to the best of his ability. Many a times, he would take night classes once or twice a week. So that his lectures would finish early and he would spend the afternoon playing tennis. His hard work paid him rich dividends during his career as a professional.
The Stanford University was established in 1891 as a memorial to the founder, Leland Stanfords only son who died at the age of 16. It is spread over 8,000 acres of rolling hills, golden fields, wooded retreats, streams and lakes The central feature of the college is a huge courtyard with open arched corridors. It also has a beautiful church decorated with bright mural paintings, adjacent to the courtyard. It has a good reputation in sports, as well as has the finest medical, business and law schools. It was in such a beautiful and serene atmosphere in which John stepped in, in 1978. But John did not like the wet climate of California and had said with distaste : "There was a lot of rain. It would rain 35 days in a row and the temperature change was amazing. In the morning it would be 80°F, by three oclock it would be 85°F and then at night the temperature dropped to 40°s. I used to get a lot of colds."
Like all other kids in America, John did not have to appear for the scholastic Aptitude Tests to get admission in Stanford. He was a B student with an above average report, but his being good at tennis helped him to easily enter Stanford as he was offered one of the Stanfords five full scholarships. John was not sure till about January 78 as to when would he turn a pro.
John was a conscientious worker, a sign of a perfectionist. He always strived to do everything to the best of his ability. Many a times, he would take night classes once or twice a week. So that his lectures would finish early and he would spend the afternoon playing tennis. His hard work paid him rich dividends during his career as a professional.
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