Sep 1, 2010

The unrealistic moving-in atmosphere.

I'll post some picture of the place very soon. But for the time being, I have to describe the very special atmosphere growing here on campus as people are moving in, for the first time or after leaving for the summer.

Young Americans come with their parents, their cars loaded with the adequate and miscellaneous objects to furnish their housing. In a very palpable way, streets and buildings are getting more and  more busy and many unusual scenes can be observed if you take the time for it. From the unusual by itself, two boys doing capoeira on the grass by 10pm; to the surrealism of observing so much diversity happening so naturally. Imagine the scene. Gaggles of people hugging hello; while a groups stands outside by the modern art sculpture outside; while a boy walks back in, looking determined, listening to music, a big birthday cake in his hands - probably bought at the 24hours opened Fresh Grocer supermarket).

Ultimately, the rush in which everyone seems to know exactly what to do and where to go so smoothely makes me think of a beehive. Really, this atmosphere is special, interesting and exciting.

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