Realizing your dorm is in a building older than your country.
REALIZING YOUR DORM IS IN A BUILDING OLDER THAN YOUR COUNTRY.
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Remember that first week on campus? Amidst the excitement and intellectual buzz, a unique realization slowly dawns. You walk through grand archways, up worn stone steps, and into a dorm that practically breathes history. Then it hits you: this building, your temporary home, has stood for centuries. It's not just old; it's older than the United States itself.
That's an "only at an Ivy" moment, isn't it? Try explaining that to a friend attending a state school. They picture modern amenities, perhaps even air conditioning that consistently works. We know better. We know the charming quirks of a building designed for a different era. The creaky floorboards telling tales of generations past. The windows that require a special touch to open. The heating system that oscillates between Arctic chill and tropical humidity.
It’s more than just a place to sleep; it’s a living museum. You become part of its ongoing story, sleeping where scholars have dreamt for hundreds of years. Every chipped brick, every uneven step, reminds you of the immense legacy you're now a part of. It’s a bizarre, wonderful, and undeniably unique aspect of our experience. It grounds you in history while you're reaching for the future.
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