Wearing lab coats to non-lab events “because tradition.”
WEARING LAB COATS TO NON-LAB EVENTS “BECAUSE TRADITION.”
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Remember that distinct scent of ambition, maybe mixed with formaldehyde? For many, the lab coat wasn't just protection; it became a strangely versatile uniform. Beyond the lab's sterile confines, those white coats found their way to unexpected events: semi-formals, department parties, even the occasional campus rally. A stark white beacon amidst casual wear.
This wasn't just subtle academic showcasing; it was a badge of belonging, a nod to the intellectual eccentricity thriving within our hallowed halls. It was a sartorial declaration: ‘Yes, I spend hours dissecting obscure texts or coding complex algorithms, but I can also pre-game a formal dinner with a pipette.’ A ritual, a quiet agreement among peers that some things, however illogical, just were.
Whether you wore one ironically or just chuckled at others who did, this small act encapsulated a larger truth about our institutions: the embrace of the peculiar, the celebration of the niche, and the creation of shared memories that stick long after diplomas are framed. These threads weave our collective narrative, defining not just where we studied, but who we became. What traditions do you recall from your dorm, club, or department that defy logic but live vividly in your memory?
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