7 Things I Learned During My Weekend at Purdue
Firstly, I’d like to apologize. You probably came to this
blog expecting the wonderful weekly writings of Joanna, but I’m sorry to tell
you that I am not Joanna and I’m not much of a writer. This week is my spring
break, so this past weekend I drove to Purdue and stayed with Joanna. Between
entertaining me and studying for upcoming exams this week, she had little time
to write a blog, so you’re stuck with me. I've decided to share with you some
of my thoughts/experiences from this weekend, so here are 7 things I learned
during my weekend at Purdue.
1.
John
Purdue had some weird stipulations.
John Purdue’s donation to the university came
with many strings attached. All buildings must be made of red brick. Part of
the university always has to be under construction. No building can be taller
than the bell tower. Certain buildings bend the rules a bit, but for the most
part these stipulations are followed.
2.
Some
bell towers are only meant for decoration.
Purdue has one of the tallest bell towers
in the world. Supposedly, the bells don’t actually work though because the
tower wasn't built correctly. (A school known for their engineering program
doesn't have a working bell tower?)
3.
If
underground tunnels are an option for travel, use them!
Purdue has underground tunnels that connect
different buildings. It’s the coolest thing! I’m not sure why tunnels aren't
more common on college campuses. They save people from bearing the freezing
tundra and from dealing with traffic when crossing the street.
4.
If
traveling in said underground tunnels, always take a friend.
Joanna and I decided to explore the tunnels
Sunday afternoon. At first it surprised me how few people used them, but after
walking through quite a few of them, I was very thankful I had somebody with
me. The tunnels honestly reminded me of a scene from a horror movie. They were
really cool, but I probably wouldn’t use them by myself.
5.
College
food can actually be surprisingly good.
I attend a small college with very few
dining options. I assumed all college food was subpar, but I was wrong. The
food at Purdue is really good. There are make your own pizza and stir-fry
stations, fresh baked cookies, fresh fruit and veggies, and so much more.
Purdue also has a grocery store on campus that has a weird milkshake
machine/freezer. I’ll attach a link to the milkshake company if you’d like to
learn more.
6.
Just
because somewhere is called a library doesn’t mean it actually contains books.
Purdue has an underground library, but it
doesn’t have any books. It’s just a place people can go to study.
7.
Friends
are friends forever.
Joanna and I have been friends for a long
time. We have shared many common interests including swimming, band, academics,
and most importantly our relationships with Jesus. As sisters in Christ we've
been there for one another through everything from our greatest joys to our
deepest pains. Although God has taken us down different paths now, it’s nice
being able to get together and know that nothing has really changed. We can
laugh at each other while also sharing the different ways God has been working
in our lives. As we get older we may change and grow apart, but I know one day
we’ll reunited once again in our forever home in heaven. Friendships are a
blessing from God, and I can’t thank God enough for the friendship I have with
Joanna. Thanks Joanna for the wonderful years we've shared together and the
many more that I’m sure will come! J
God bless,
Emma
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