…live in a dorm older than your grandparents.
...LIVE IN A DORM OLDER THAN YOUR GRANDPARENTS.
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You know the feeling. That first walk into your freshman dorm, a place that probably hosted students before your grandparents were even born. Forget modern amenities; we’re talking about creaky floorboards with stories etched into every step, windows that dared you to close them properly, and the faint, unmistakable scent of ancient brick, dust, and intellectual ambition.
Remember the shared bathrooms that saw more late-night philosophical debates than actual sleep? The heating systems that either roasted you alive or left you shivering, with no in-between? Or finding that one secret nook, perhaps a forgotten closet, that became your quiet escape? These weren't just buildings; they were living relics, silent witnesses to generations of breakthroughs, breakdowns, and countless cups of coffee.
It’s easy to romanticize the grand halls and libraries, but the true Ivy experience often began, and was shaped, within those hallowed, slightly musty walls. The communal showers, the shared tiny common rooms, the sheer character of a structure that predates central heating – these quirks became part of our shared identity. They remind us that our journey wasn't just about the grades, but about living history, forming bonds, and navigating spaces that demanded a certain kind of resilience. Did you even go if you didn't experience the charm and chaos of a truly ancient living space?
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