…pretend you love the dining hall food.
PRETEND YOU LOVE THE DINING HALL FOOD.
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Remember those early days? Stepping into the grand halls, surrounded by future leaders, feeling the weight of expectation. And then, the dining hall. The culinary cornerstone of our academic journey. We'd stroll past the salad bar, eye the suspiciously green mystery meat, and instinctively utter, "Oh, this looks… interesting." Or, even better, "The commitment to sustainable sourcing here is truly commendable!" All while secretly plotting our next late-night delivery or ramen splurge.
It wasn't just about the food, was it? It was about the performance. The subtle nod of approval at the themed dinner, the enthusiastic praise for a dish that tasted suspiciously like cardboard, the careful avoidance of the word "bland." We learned to navigate not just complex theories but also the unwritten social contract of campus dining. We perfected the art of strategic plate-filling, making it look like we genuinely enjoyed the "globally inspired" curry.
This shared charade, this collective agreement to elevate the mundane, wasn't just a quirk; it was a rite of passage. It taught us a unique kind of resilience, a skill in crafting narratives, and perhaps, a deeper appreciation for a really good pizza later. It’s a quiet understanding among us, a knowing glance that says, "Yeah, I saw you pretend to love that artisanal kale too." It's part of the fabric, a thread in the rich tapestry of our shared experience that makes us say, "Did you even go here if you didn't…?"
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