Quiet Quad
I’m positioned under a tree in the Quad. The rain has just begun and it seems to have no problem finding the flaws in my shelter. The raindrops slowly add to and create puddles below my feet. They continue to make pitter patter sounds as they almost fall rhythmically with each other. The trees now begin to rustle as the wind picks up. Their autumn colors are beginning to show, making each leaf’s sound a bit crispier. As I close my eyes, I hear the sound of soft footsteps as they step in the puddle water, making an almost whooshing sound. In contrast, there are those rapid, fast steps of those who forgot their umbrellas. With all of this chaos, there is a sense of tranquility. It seems that nature balances out the hustle and bustle of students on their way to class and creates moments of pure silence if you have time to listen.
Chaotic Construction
On my way back from class heading towards my dorm, I stopped approximately 10 minutes from our classroom; to my surprise, realizing that I live only 10 minutes away. As I stopped, the noises around me were overwhelming. The sound of roaring cars on I-81 and the construction was almost too much to be able to think. The construction sight consisted of such a variety of sounds. The beeping of backing-up trucks, the yelling workmen, the slamming of hammers and other tools, the lifting of objects on the crane and large mechanical vehicles just to name a few. Now in comparison to the Quad, this construction sight makes the Quad seem like a library.
Eating at Ernie’s
The next place I went to was Ernie Davis dining hall. Always crowed, the possibility for noises was endless; picking up of trays, slamming down of dishes, the tapping of serving spoons on the pots and pans, the chatter of people, pulling of chairs and the occasional dropping of empty cups followed by a uproar of student voices. The jostle of Ernie Davis most definitely speaks to its popularity with students.
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