it’s that time of year again
move-in week
the uni students have newly arrived or returned
for a year of who knows what lies ahead
the stores, the streets, the students
are full of excitement, fear, questions, hopes
and a broom, a big mirror, and a case of ramen noodles or two.
—
“i move in the university of the waves.”
-pablo neruda
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a rich mixing of cultures awaits :)
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does it ever –
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Happy times!
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lots of emotions!
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Fun times. Let’s see I had a Futon, a flip phone and a acoustic guitar packed with me. 🙂
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all you needed – perfect
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When I went to ‘Uni’ (a long time ago), fortunately, a new University had just been established on the other side of town, only 12 km away …
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so some worry off of your plate then –
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I was happy… mum still had her number 2 son at home!!
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It reminds me of my moving in, in 1966! Life-changing, especially because within a week, I met my wife-to-be! The rest is history!
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what a great memory of your new beginning
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It is quite the thing living in a university town this time of year, Beth!
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never dull -)
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Yes, I must remember going to certain locations, ah, the students are back!
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New beginnings always have a touch of anxiety and a pinch of excitement. Here’s hoping for a good year for all.
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yes, here’s to them –
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Our daughter moved in to her apartment at MSU a couple of weeks ago, she’s still settling in… and we are still missing her. For me it’s teacher workday and tomorrow year 25 with kiddos in 6th grade science. It’s gonna be a great day.
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a huge day for your family
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It’s that time, Beth! Sending prayers to you and your little ones you teach! 💛
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ty so much
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Sounds interesting… the same thing happens in Valencia which is a big uni town!
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always a flurry of activity !
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I went to summer school for 3 summers to graduate early. So I never had to move in and out until graduation day. Summers were a bummer. :(
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Yes I did a couple of summers as well
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Always a very exciting time!
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It is!
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I love how there is more of a tendency to go away to uni in the States than we do here. Most of us just go to the one in our city (or nearest to).
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It’s becoming more of a mix here. But still seems the majority go away
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I wondered. I figured not everyone goes across the country! Surely some stick close to home :)
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absolutely
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Something I never got to do. I often used to wonder what I missed out on.
Best wishes, Pete.
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You had experiences that many others never had, I’m sure
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Thanks for sharing these students are shopping. Anita
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My pleasure
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Exciting times!
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Very
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I remember when I went to med school hostel, we were more excited than worried. While it was the reverse for my father
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it’s always a mix
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Very true. Thanks
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This reminds me of when our kids moved into their dorm years ago. Exciting times!
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Yes!
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An odd combination: anticipation with a twinge of uncertainty. It keeps your wits sharp.
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Absolutely
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Sure takes me back to my move-in in Boulder. So much excitement, so much apprehension. All I recall for sure that I had was my record player and a pile of LPs.
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The important things
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I remember fondly, mostly, those days.
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it’s a special time of life
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Good call on the ramen noodles—the life of a college student.
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it’s a staple and good at any mealtime
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I remember sitting outside the bookstore and watching the new freshmen — over a 30 year period — come out with Bob Marley posters. I wonder if they still do and it wouldn’t surprise me if they did.
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right, no surprise at all
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That time of the year.
It’s good to have things be the usual. I love it. Xo
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I think it is a good thing, too –
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Exciting and fun.
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lots of heightened emotions going on
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What hit me hard is the gigantic size of those trollies…. 😉
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yes, they are huge )
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I love that last line.
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❤️
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Haha on the Ramen. :)
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the student struggle is real )
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:)
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