“Asking Stanford” is a series of small stories from Stanford students that come together to highlight the diversity of experiences and perspectives on campus.

Spring is when campus jumps to life, almost to the point where you forget that you’re at school and not some kind of million-dollar summer camp. I’m excited for the big things, like running from the Oval to the Caltrain at five in the morning in a not-yet-decided insane outfit, and the little things, like savoring an acai bowl at the beach in between fits of laughter with my favorite people. Earlier in my time at Stanford, everything about spring was a rush for me — I would move through the quarter in an almost autopilot state of insatiable energy. This year, I’m looking forward to taking more of it in: witnessing my residents find their place on campus during my last quarter as their frosh RA, reaching out to friends who I haven’t seen in a while and miss spending time with and spending more of my days on Meyer Green, tucked into a book that I picked out just for my enjoyment. — Erin Ye ’26

I’m mildly apprehensive about battling my inner demons — and by inner demons I mean my pollen allergies — but I love the sun, especially when I’m lying on the grass pretending to read my book. There’s something magical about every aspect of nature coming together and entirely disrupting my life — from mild physical discomfort to sunburns to putting off homework because it’s just too nice to stay inside! There’s a joke in here to be made about Stanford students touching grass, but in all seriousness, it’s good to be reminded of how the world keeps turning beyond this bubble. I plan to be grateful this quarter for everything I’m lucky enough to have and be proactive in fighting to make sure future students, at Stanford and beyond, get to experience what I do. — Jennifer Levine ’28

April 15 marks the one-year anniversary of me moving off campus to start my academic suspension, so it goes without saying that this time of year is a very reflective one for me. What I’m excited for is learning even more about myself. This time around, I can be more aware of what did and didn’t go “well” at Stanford. From reflecting upon academic slip-ups to my cross-sectional Daily endeavors, I’ll have a lot to think about this spring. I welcome it all with open arms. — Sebastian Strawser ’27

It’s a small thing, but one of my most revisited memories from spring quarter was picnicking in the Quad with my friends. I can’t wait to reprise that event for sophomore year (with upgraded picnic supplies that we won from a dorm event!) — Kaylee Chan ’27

Going on weekend excursions with friends to Half Moon Bay and Monterey… Oh, and swimming the 50-meter length through the early morning mist at the Avery Recreation Pool. — Helen Katz ’27