Thursday, November 5, 2009
A Tale of Two Campuses
This morning I had to get up early and take the morning bus to Central campus to turn in my English essay. What struck me as quite unusual were the characters of the students in Central. Being in a small music school, my everyday schedule would usually revolve around the same people in some form or another, whether it's sleeping on the couches, in class, rehearsing, etc. However, when I walk in Central campus, I see such a jarring in character. Even in my English class, I still am getting used to their company. Not that it's a bad thing, I'm simply not used to talking with people who specialize in brain science or actually engage in social activities. Is it because I've been revolved around musicians most of my teenage life? What characteristics makes up a college musician?
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The same feeling goes for students who solely focus on one area of study. In almost all of my classes are the same student - overachieving excessively studious, nauseatingly smart pre-med student. It's exhausting to constantly be around masses of people that are so similar. My women's studies classes and our english class are so refreshing. Sitting amongst people with goals that differ than mine makes the atmosphere less competitive, and opens my eyes to everything else that's going on on this campus. Don't be blinded by the one-track musician's mind of north campus and enjoy Michigan's diversity.
ReplyDeleteI believe I am the type of company you're not used to being around - brain behavior studying/socialite. I hope you're enjoying my company.
Austin- I can completely relate to your blog. I was a member of the Health Science Scholars Program for two years which can probably parallel your music school. With all of the HSSP members living together in Alice Lloyd, the environment could be compared to a miniature pre-med school, and a little overwhelming the day before orgo exams. After living outside of the program for the first time this year, I was exposed to a lot more diversity in terms of concentrations and interests. To this day, I am still curious and enjoy hearing about the completely opposite classes offered by the business school.
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