<p>If SLE-ers are isolated, it definitely by choice. Unlike most freshman who discover some time during the first quarter that proximity doesn’t necessarily equal compatibility and they need to get out of their dorms to find ‘like-minded’ friends, SLE-ers are somewhat pre-selected for their ‘like-mindedness.’ If you are a SLE-er by inclination - quirky, non-preppy, and intellectually oriented - then you are starting off your freshman year with a big advantage. And you always have the option of joining any non-SLE activities you are interested in. Nothing stops you. Just remember, you’ll have three more years after SLE to be part of the larger Stanford community.</p>