If you’re an undergrad at Cornell reading this post, you might hate me until your finals are over. Just saying.
To be blunt, I’ve had it good these last couple of days. Really good. While the rest of campus is stressing out over organic chemistry exams and final papers, I’ve had very few worries. Why? I had three papers due before classes ended, and one project due shortly after. This has ultimately resulted in me only having one final exam, on May 17th, which I believe will be fairly straightforward and not too impossible.
So what have I been doing with my completely free days? Attending Camp Cornell!
At least, that’s what I’ve been telling my friends. Essentially what this means is that, because I have no worries, I’ve been taking advantage of all the fun activities on campus that I’ve never done before.
I have:
- Taken a West Campus-coordinated tour of the Synchrotron.
under Cornell’s athletic fields is one of the most powerful particle accelerators in the world. Now, I don’t really know what a particle accelerator does…but I really wanted to see the underground, semi-secret facility. So when the Alice Cook House offered a tour of the place, I didn’t want to pass it up. Honestly, it was really cool. The control room had all these buttons and looked like a spaceship, and the circular ring itself–where I guess the particles fly–was awesome to see. I have to admit, though, that I was a little on-edge when we were down there; our tour guide said that if the machine had been operating, we would all receive fatal doses of radiation instantly. No thanks…
- Headed to Chipotle.
with pinto beans, cheese, salsa and lettuce can bring. It’s kind of hard to get to…but hey, the commute isn’t that big of a deal once you’ve mastered the TCAT. Ever since it opened up in Ithaca, Cornellians have been patronizing the place. Everytime I’ve been, I’ve recognized at least one or two classmates. Cornellians, if you wish to go: Take the 10 or 30 to the Commons, then take the 15 “Southside Shopper,” which comes hourly. Plan in advance…but this faux-Mexican food is definitely worth it!- Taken advantage of “regression dinners”–West Campus’ attempt to cheer students up during finals periods.
- Slept in, and just all around relaxed!
This is a great blog post…keep up the good blogging!!
Nice post!