The entire college campus has completely changed after just one warm day.
For so long, there have been so many cold, gloomy days at college that some students simply attend classes to pass the time. The campus then comes to lift once more on a random day when the temperature hits sixty degrees. For the first time in a while, the weather doesn’t seem that bad when you wake up and look out the window.
College winter is a never-ending period of boredom. You wake up, go to class, spend time in your room, and repeat the same routine every day. It seems like every day is the same. When staying in your room is so much easier, there’s little reason to leave. The cold makes even seemingly insignificant things like going to the library or getting food seem like huge obstacles. You are bothered not only by the temperature but also by the college’s general setting, which is slower, gloomier, and somewhat alone.
When the weather is beautiful one day, everything abruptly changes.
The campus appears brand-new. Everyone goes outside when the weather is great. Every student in the quad is lying in the grass, playing football, listening to loud music, or just lounging around doing nothing. After spending so much time indoors, it feels good to enjoy the pleasant weather outside, which is why nobody wants to stay indoors longer.
Even when they are walking to class with other students, you can see a significant shift in their mood. When in nature, many people appear to be happier, smiling, and talking with one another more. People are so affected by the weather that they are not even conscious of how much it affects their emotions. For instance, dragging yourself to class becomes a burden if the weather is cold, but if it’s warm the next day, it won’t matter how long it takes to get there, you’ll cheerfully go outside, and neither the trip there nor the trip back will feel as difficult.
Productivity will be completely lost as a result of this change.
No matter how the weather changes, academic requirements remain the same. Tests and school assignments still have due dates. The time allowed for outdoor breaks may soon be overpowered by distractions, even though you may only want to go outside for a short while and perhaps even bring the work with you. What was supposed to be a brief outside enjoyment session could end up being hours of socializing or simply unwinding.
This is where the conflict between responsibility and opportunity arises. It is your responsibility to be productive and do your schoolwork. After a long, bitter winter, you might also choose to take advantage of the nice weather.
In many aspects, this change is definitely beneficial. For many students, the first burst of warmth can be a welcome mental relief, especially when it allows them to spend time outside with friends away from the classroom. Your entire perspective and motivation level can be greatly impacted by spending simply a day or two outside with other people.
Even though going outside for a day won’t relieve your stress or help you achieve your academic goals, it certainly will make the campus more entertaining, which will improve your whole college experience.