Sitting in a gazebo in the quad is my favorite spot to relax. Between classes before noon there is little activity. There are a few students also take the time to sit in the quad sitting quietly under trees and in gazebos reading, writing, doing hw, or taking a naps as they wait for their next class to start. All of them have large backpacks and/or purses at their side hinting that they probably live off campus and must carry everything they need with them all day long. With little activity the squires and birds come down from their trees to play and prepare for winter. There is one group of people setting up a hammock and talking very loudly. I’m assuming they are freshman from Pembroke or Hail otherwise why would they be out here at this hour. I feel like it’s fairly easy to spot a freshman at Belmont especially because they usually hang out in groups. These groups are typically loud, full of energy, and doing something that weird (like setting up a hammock in the quad). Some of the others sitting around quietly look at them with an annoyed expression silently wishing they would shut up. There is an obvious annoyance among the animals as well towards this group, not a single animal will go within 25 yards of them. I observe go out of its way in order to stay clear of this group.
As the hour draws to a close there is a sudden burst of activity as classes let out. Teachers and students all come out of their buildings and bustle off to their next class. A few of the people who are relaxing with me get up and head off to their next class as others replace them preparing for their hour of relaxation. Soon after the change of the hour the burst of activity dies off with the exception of a few people running late to their classes. About 10 after the quad is back to the way it was., silent and peaceful.
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