Roommate sets 5 alarms at 6 a.m. and still oversleeps.
ROOMMATE SETS 5 ALARMS AT 6 A.M. AND STILL OVERSLEEPS.
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Ah, the familiar symphony of an Ivy morning. Not the chirping of birds, but the relentless, escalating crescendo of five distinct alarm tones. Beep. Beep-beep. BEEP-BEEP-BEEP. Just as your own sleep-deprived brain finally registers that a new day has dawned – usually around the third or fourth alarm – a profound silence descends. Your roommate, despite the sonic assault, remains stubbornly, miraculously asleep.
You’d think the sheer willpower of needing to conquer a notoriously difficult problem set, or make it to that early seminar, would be enough. But no. The battle against the snooze button is a universal struggle, made only more legendary by the stakes. Was it the 3 AM study session for organic chemistry? The intense debate over political philosophy that stretched past midnight? Or perhaps the existential dread of upcoming finals week simply rendered them immune?
This isn't just a quirky memory; it's a testament to the unique blend of ambition, exhaustion, and the occasional, deeply human chaos that defined our time in those hallowed halls. Every ping, every blaring ring, every frustrated sigh from the other side of the room, was a chapter in the unspoken saga of dorm life. It forged bonds, tested patience, and became the stuff of legend.
What's your unforgettable alarm clock story from your campus days?