I am a less sleep person. Everyday, I fall asleep after midnight and get up early. So fortunately, I can enjoy the nights in Virginia Tech.
Night in the first week, I did not feel any effect of jet lag when I get here, what I did feel is "fresh". Everything was new and attracted me. After finished my work at night, I liked to stroll the campus, got to different buildings and remembered the way I got there. By using this method, I quickly made a campus map in my mind. And I easily adapted to the new environment. I also tried to make conversations with people I met on the road and make friends with my neighbor in the residence hall. They were the people who helped me do not feel that "fresh" anymore and who I first had fun with.
When the first semester began, a lot of works started. People became busier, night became more interesting, and I fell asleep later. Because my laptop have not been shipped to me (and it is still shipping...now...) , I had to spend lots of time at the library every night, to finish everyday's online courses and quizzes, and read the daily news. Usually I would find it was the next day from the clock on my smartphone screen when I left the library. During those time at library, I knew about there is always a old lady watch television drama every night, I could see a man often come to the library and watch cartoons, and every night there must be some people wear funny clothes reading in the library, library also has lots of fun. A number of students study until the next day, but they still looks active when they go back to the residence hall, it is really amazing. What about myself? To be honest, I am not that kind of student, although I stay till midnight too. I do spend many times on my study, but I also spend sometimes on the things I am interested in, like I used to spend two hours watching the video of a Hatsune Miku Concert. When leave the library, you will see a totally different picture. It is midnight, but many people running on the road, because there is few cars on the road and the road become safer. Other people may be playing volley ball or basket ball, the temperature is really comfortable to exercise at night, so I decided to run at night to. In addition, sometimes I come back to residence hall I can meet some people sit together and make joke with each other. They are funny and friendly, soon we make friends and I would join their party when I have free time. Chatting, playing, reading....But the campus is so quiet and looks beautiful with the light. There are many fascinating thing at night in VT that deserve to have a try.
So how do you like America? Blacksburg in particular? I agree with you that many people exercise at night! It's relaxing and the breeze feels great.
回复删除You're lucky that you can study in the library because I can't concentrate there ironically.
Hey! Sorry I'm just now responding to your blog I wasn't aware that your computer had been shipped her yet. I also love it here at night it is so beautiful and relaxing. The winters here are extremely cold but the slow makes a good scenery. I hope you have enjoyed your first few weeks here in Blacksburg and in America! :)
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