Waking up to someone playing the cello in the common room.
WAKING UP TO SOMEONE PLAYING THE CELLO IN THE COMMON ROOM.
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It’s 7 AM. Your alarm hasn't even had the courtesy to wake you yet, but the mournful, then surprisingly bright, tones of a cello are already echoing through your dorm. Not from a practice room. Not from a concert hall. But right there, in the shared common space just outside your door. You roll over, half-annoyed, half-intrigued. This isn’t a one-off. Yesterday it was someone rehearsing opera arias. Last week, it was a heated debate about existentialism at 3 AM.
These are the quintessential 'Only at an Ivy' moments. The kind of beautiful, bizarre, and utterly unpredictable chaos that defines dorm life here. How do you explain to your friends back home that your daily soundtrack includes unexpected classical concerts or spontaneous philosophical debates, all happening steps away from your bed? You can't. They just wouldn't get it. They'd picture quiet study halls and perfectly organized routines.
But we know, don’t we? We know the shared glances in the dining hall when someone mentions their latest entrepreneurial venture or their research on ancient texts. We understand the unique blend of intense ambition and quirky individuality that permeates every corner of these campuses. From the late-night group projects fueled by questionable coffee to the unexpected friendships forged over shared academic struggles and bizarre common room antics, these are the memories that stick. They’re the threads that weave our unique tapestry, making us feel connected, even years later. These are the moments you carry with you, long after graduation.
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