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hen we were younger, the concept

of time had little relevence for us.

We were often anxious and

impatient because we wanted to

be older and allowed to do many

things that the “ big kids’’ were

permitted to do. One of the most

distant shadows of the myths of childhood was

college — the place that teenagers went and after

having the greatest, most entertaining time of their

lives, emerged as adults. Now' that we are older and

hopefully wiser, the truth is beginning to be revealed

to us in horrifying clarity. Yes, college is fun with

recreational activities and games for all; but when

mid-term examinations roll around, we suddenly find

the need to become serious about our studies. We

can be found studying in the library, lounge,

classrooms, and even in the gymnasium, trying to

cram information into every nook and cranny of our Some students have different methods of

minds. Lights burn far into the night as we review our reviewing for tests. Even though it looks

notes and attempt to assimilate every shred of like sophomore Richard Rossiter is taking

a nap, he said he was concentrating on the
information.

answer to a question his friend asked him

The walkways buzz with nervous laughter as we while studying for mid-terms.

rush to and from classes, comparing schedules, and

swapping “ horror stories.’’ After a particularly

difficult test, big smiles of relief can be seen all over The student lounge is not primarily

campus. Testimonies can be heard about the long designed for studying, but it is still a

favorite study place for many students.

hours of studying paying off. While we may not feel
While the atmosphere is not always that

"grown up” , we are beginning to realize the

of intense study, it is usually quiet enough

responsibility of everyday life, and, like it or not, we to concentrate on the subject at hand.

are growing up. Tricia Parsons uses the student lounge to

read on assignment for class.

STUDENT LIFE