Fire alarm test during your nap.
FIRE ALARM TEST DURING YOUR NAP.
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You know the feeling. That blissful, rare moment when you finally succumb to sleep after an all-nighter, a brutal problem set, or weeks of relentless activity. Your eyes close, the world fades, and then… BLARING. The piercing, unmistakable shriek of the fire alarm. Your heart leaps into your throat, and you’re instantly wide awake, disoriented, wondering if it’s real or just another unscheduled drill.
Half-dressed, stumbling out into the hallway, you join a procession of equally bewildered peers. Squinting against the sudden light, shivering in the unexpected cold, the collective groan is almost audible. It’s a shared moment of exasperation only those who've lived it truly understand. Was it burnt popcorn? A rogue hair straightener? Or simply the universe's way of reminding you that true peace is a luxury in dorm life?
These weren't just interruptions; they were character builders. They taught us resilience, the art of immediate evacuation, and the strange camaraderie that forms when you're all collectively miserable on the lawn at 3 AM. From mice in common rooms to midnight philosophical debates, these extreme dorm conditions shaped us, leaving us with stories we’ll recount for years. This is the authentic Ivy experience, one jarring alarm at a time.