I really enjoyed participating in the Rose House Café ‘Putting the “R” in Rose House: What Does “R” Stand for to you?” discussion two Wednesdays ago. Since was this was my first house event I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I thought it was great way to get to know other Rose House residents. Although I am not afraid to participate in the classroom, I can be kind of shy outside of the academic setting so I really appreciated being able to text in responses to questions posed about life at Rose House. I was surprised by how frequently I agreed with what everyone else was saying. Everyone had complaints about the plumbing in the Gothics, seemed interested in participating in networking opportunities with professors and peers, and believed that Rose House stands for community. I look forward to attending more Rose House Café discussions in the future.