We were technically supposed to have more orientation stuff this morning, but it was once again basically a joke so this afternoon Abby, Rachel, Haley and I went on a walk around campus and the lake area (which is apparently called "the broads" for some reason). And what a PRETTY campus we have!! It is so quiet and peaceful over by the lake, and we saw lots of doggies on our nature walk. That is something I definitely miss about being home: seeing small Jackson!! Obviously took a bunch of scenic pics on our walk because I felt like I was in Wuthering Heights.
Talk about the long and winding road….I couldn't resist that one. There is a whole windy path that goes around the lake and it reminded me of the Audubon at home! Lots of cute little photo opp. spots and all sorts of people walking around. I think this will be a regular spot for me during the semester…such a good escape and it makes me feel like I'm at home!
The real question though: WHY oh WHY don't Dickinson students live in these ziggurats?? They are so snazzy looking and have SUCH a nice view of the lake and field area. Also, they are on campus. Those lucky ducks! I need to befriend someone who lives over here so I can check them out.
End of the walk selfie? Check. Also, casual majestic bridge right down the path! I ran across it like a child and found more dogs on the other side. Made me so, so happy!!! Also, saw a HOT AIR BALLOON today on our walk! How cool! That's not something you see very often in America...
IN OTHER NEWS: I think (maybe?) all of my flatmates have arrived!! I can't keep track, everyone has been in-and-out of the flat so much this afternoon moving their stuff in. Their presence is kind of stressing me out (more than I thought it would, anyways) so I've been hiding in my room. Every time I've gone to the kitchen I freak out about coming across people I don't know so I basically run there and back…also meeting people's parents makes me so uncomfortable. I've chatted with all of the one's who are here now (honestly not sure if it's everyone, that's probably bad..oh well) and they were all just like "WHOA YOU'RE FROM AMERICA!"
…..yes. I have a feeling I will be getting that a lot in the next few days. LUCKILY, I got to escape to go to Perabo/Chilson's for dinner and a croquet match (the competition was stiff and I did not live up to my normal croquet standards of play), and by the time I got back around 9:30 or so everyone in the flat was gone….like what? Where did they go? I went to the kitchen to get some water and someone ran in with someone who doesn't live in our flat (how did you make friends already?!) and it was quite possibly the most awkward moment of my life. I literally ran into my room and shut the door and hid for the rest of the night. Now I see what they were trying to say about "branching out" during orientation….sneak UEA.
Real talk though, who goes out on a Sunday?! Or am I just a grandma? It's quite likely. In any case, classes start tomorrow (EEP!) and I am a nervous wreck. Haley is in one of my classes tomorrow so praise for a familiar face.
P.S. Abby made this handy little code for the stove! It was very very necessary because none of us (meaning Dickinson chicks) could figure out how to work it the other day…this makes life a WHOLE lot easier. Also, cooking isn't bad at all! Why does everyone always complain about it??
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