Name: Stephanie Mesmeriser
Age: 24 years old
Major: PhD in Performing Arts
Occupation (if any): Performing Arts Professor
Member of Greek House? (If so, which one): Not at the moment, but was in Omega
University Related Activities: Dancing, dancing and dancing
Hobbies: Dancing… Dancing… and Teaching
Likes: Video games, reading, traveling the world
Dislikes: Politics, war, soccer
Favorite Music: Symphonic Metal, Folk Metal
Q: What made you decide to go to Woodcrest?
A: I didn’t really had a goal. I didn’t know what I wanted to achieve. Nor what I wanted to do. I’ve heard about Woodcrest in different exchange students program and I decided to go to Woodcrest to improve my English. I’m not a native English speaker, and it was a nice way to get out of my country, discover another culture, other people while improving my English. And then I discovered the class of Performing Arts. And before I knew it, I was hooked to that class. I stayed, and 7 years later, I’m still here, and not even thinking to go back where I come from.
Q: What is the one thing that you love about Woodcrest?
A: One thing I truly love about Woodcrest is its vibrant and immersive roleplay environment. It offers a unique blend of creativity and storytelling, allowing residents to craft their own narratives within a richly detailed setting inspired by contemporary Massachusetts. The community’s emphasis on respect, consent and collective storytelling fosters a dynamic and inclusive space where everyone can contribute to the town’s diverse and evolving storylines. This blend of imagination and realism makes Woodcrest a truly captivating place to explore and engage with others.
Q: What would you say has been your biggest accomplishment so far at Woodcrest?
A: That’s a tough question. I’ve done so much in all those years I spent here in Woodcrest. And two come as those I’m very proud of. It’s very difficult to say which one wins over the other. One is becoming the President of the Omega house, making it live and doing my best at leading that house. The other is of course what I do now. Performing Arts, together with Lil K. We are very proud to see those people coming to class, with no knowledge on how to create a choreography and watch them grow, doing more and more complicated routines. It’s very rewarding and watching between the curtain before a show, watching the Woodcrest community coming to be entertained, that’s very rewarding.
Q: What would you consider your most embarrassing moment at Woodcrest?
A: One of my most memorable and slightly embarrassing moments at Woodcrest occurred during my time as President of Omega. We were in the midst of a prank war with the DAM house, and I found myself at the center of a rather daring distraction. My role was to divert the attention of the DAM residents while other Omega members carried out a stealthy operation from the garden. In a moment of spontaneity, I decided to take a bold approach to ensure their focus was on me. I stripped off my clothes, which certainly caught everyone’s attention. Unfortunately, the DAM president took some photos, which added to the embarrassment. While it was a bit mortifying at the time, it’s now a funny story that I can look back on with humor. It was all part of the playful and lighthearted spirit of our community’s prank wars, and it remains a memorable moment in my time at Woodcrest. And we did manage to counter-prank.
Q: What is the one thing that you think people will remember you for in Woodcrest?
A: One thing I hope people will remember me for in Woodcrest is simply who I am as a person. I hope they recall me as someone genuine, kind, and caring, and that my presence has made a positive impact on their lives. I’ve always tried to be true to myself and treat others with respect and compassion, and I believe that these qualities are what truly define me. I hope that when people think of me, they remember not just my actions or roles, but the genuine connection we shared and the positive influence I had on their time in Woodcrest.
