The snow is gone, the sun is starting to peek out and people are starting to break out the open-toed shoes: spring has finally sprung! It’s time to leave dreary winter quarter behind and get excited about all of the amazing things spring quarter, or as I like to call it – pre-summer quarter –has to offer. Here are five things I’m really looking forward to this quarter.
Lakefill days. After seeing the Lakefill covered in snow for months, the green grass is a major sight for sore eyes. I can’t wait until the first warm, sunny day of the quarter, when everybody will be tanning, playing Frisbee and lounging in the hammocks out by the lake. On days like these, there’s no better way to spend those awkward hour-long breaks between classes than by basking in the sunlight and pretending to do homework with the convenient WiFi access on the Lakefill.
Spring clothes. I live for colorful shorts and sundresses and it’s hard to beat the feeling of slipping into your favorite sandals after wearing nothing but snow boots since November. Campus seems to explode with color during spring quarter, especially after winter quarter’s harsh dress code of long black North Face parkas. According to Elle magazine, orange is going to be a huge color for spring (sorry, Elle Woods!), so go ahead and stock up on tangerine-hued clothes to work in with the usual pastels and florals.
Dillo Day: The biggest event on many of our spring quarter schedules is, of course, the elusive Armadillo Day. This year, the all-day music festival is taking place on May 31 and Mayfest recently announced that the daytime headliner will be Chance the Rapper. Dillo Day is the perfect time to bring out your high-waisted jean shorts and flower crown and channel your best hipster-y Coachella vibes with your friends on the Lakefill. Fingers crossed that it doesn’t get rained out like last year!
Summer plans. This is the time to finalize your summer plans: scoop up that last-minute internship, map out a road trip with your friends or book your tickets for a summer study abroad or research trip. There are lots of career fairs and info sessions this quarter so, you’re like me and still looking for an income source for the summer, be sure to keep an eye out for those. I’m also looking forward to coming to Chicago for Lollapalooza and to catch up with friends from wherever I end up this summer.
Springtime programming. Spring quarter is a constant stream of date nights, formals and chapter bonding events. I’m so excited to have a super full social calendar and the best part is that we won’t have to worry about wearing tights or keeping track of coats every time there’s a Greek event! The themes will be more summery and especially conducive to your newly refreshed spring wardrobe, so get ready for lots of fun programming in the next few months.
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The Academic
Also known as "the nerd." This stereotype still sort of exists in college; it’s just harder to spot. This person genuinely likes school and they are good at it because they’re naturally smart and they put in that work.
The “Prepster”
Photo by Jocelyn Allen on UnsplashStill can’t decide if they want to work for Vineyard Vines, J. Crew, or Lily Pulizter when they graduate. They summer in Nantucket probably, and always look really put together.
The Theatre Person
Photo by Kyle Head on UnsplashHobbies include acting, singing, dancing, making large hand motions and talking loudly and clearly. Their next show will apparently be the best show yet, and you can’t deny their talent.
The Entrepreneur
a group of people sitting around a table with laptopsPhoto by UK Black Tech on UnsplashThey kick-started the business club last year, are planning to move to New York to start work right after school, and they secretly want to be in “The Wolf of Wall Street.”
The Eco Rep
people on beach during daytimePhoto by OCG Saving The Ocean on UnsplashAlways asking if you’re going to recycle that napkin, and gets frustrated when people put a compost item in the regular trash. #motherearth
The Athlete
Photo by Keith Johnston on UnsplashTheir sport takes up a lot of their time, but they love it. Always tryna improve their game and you’re a little jealous because they’re in incredible shape.
The Bio-chem Major
They’ve got big plans for the future that may include scrubs, lab coats and hospitals. Also, they either love or hate their organic chemistry class.
The Party-er
You honestly wonder how they have the time to go out the way they do, but you’re impressed and admire them a little... OK, a lot.
The Great Debater
They probably did well in Sociology 101 and know how to argue a point. They’re persuasive, witty, and like controversial topics.
The English Major
Still stuck in the library trying to finish a book that may or may not be for class. Always quoting some story or article they just read, and won’t admit it but they actually like reading and editing your papers.
The RA
Usually a super responsible and organized person–I mean, they're in charge of keeping up a good bulletin board and catching people in the wrong. People have mixed feelings about the RA, but they mean well. And they just want you to show up to the floor meeting.
The Art Major
They are amazing at drawing things and are super creative. But they’re always running off to the studio to paint/draw/sculpt.
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