Spring on Campus

Greenery sprouts from the dewy, cold ground with an occasional burst of rainbow; the trees decorate themselves with their own verdure ornaments; Mother Nature tickles with her fresh, crisp air... What's not to like about Spring? OK, I don't actually like being tickled, but I'll allow it during this brief and special season.

This time of year is by far my favorite time of year on campus. Not only does Spring regenerate the natural beauty of a campus like Northwestern, but it also rekindles the on-campus magic that winter perennially snuffs out. In the morning, people of all demography can be found running routes along Lake Michigan, the Sun's gentle warmth bouncing off the water and peaking through the still half-naked tree branches. Throughout the day, the campus Starbucks bustles with students, faculty, alumna, and locals alike―none needing another cup, but all celebrating with one anyway.

This is the time of year when students feel a mix of excitement to graduate and fear about what comes next. Yet, with this in mind, they always seem eager to make the most of the remainder of their college experience, whether that means studying harder for the final GPA boost, or finally going to that women's lacrosse game they've been putting off, or making their way to Downtown Chicago for their very first time after four years of sticking to Evanston.

There are so many things to be grateful for regarding Spring; currently, I'm most grateful to have ended up at universities in cities that even have this wonderful season.