Living on campus is a whirlwind of perks and downfalls. Nothing beats the luxury of sleeping in until 15 minutes before class starts or the convenience of having everything you need within walking distance. However, with the improvements happening around campus, the daily schedule of a student living on campus is compromised along with the advantages it entails.
7 a.m.
"BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP..." Unfortunately, that's not the alarm clock; it's the sound of trucks in reverse right outside the dorm window and the prelude to some "GOOD MORNIN' JOE!!! HOW YOU DOIN', READY TO GET WORKIN'?" Ahh, the sound construction work an hour and a half before you have to wake up.
9:05 a.m.
Late for class, again. Making it on time would've been possible if it wasn't for the mess of concrete piles you're forced to hurdle and the cars blocking your path. Plus, the oh so refreshing smell of newly spread mulch blinded your vision with tears form the stench and you had to spend precious time regaining your senses in order to continue your speed walk to class.
3 p.m.
You just finished your run/walk around the lakes and the only thing you want is a Smoothie King smoothie. So you walk into the labyrinth that the UREC has become after it began its reconstruction only to remember that the Smoothie King has been demolished. You just keep reminding yourself that life will move on and the improvements will be worth it as you walk back to your dorm with your sad, empty stomach.
6:10 p.m.
Class isn't the only thing you're late for. The walk to dinner at the house has become a life or death quest (okay that might be an exaggeration, but it sure seems like that I promise) and making it to dinner on time is impossible unless you're okay with getting hit by cars. The UREC construction has blocked off the sidewalks, making S. Campus Drive as hard to cross as a rapid river. But it's all worth it, especially when it's breakfast for dinner.
1 a.m.
You just picked up your more than tipsy friends from Tigerland and are now circling the parking lot for the seventh time. If there weren't so many construction trucks taking up valuable spots, you'd probably be parked 30 minuets ago and back in bed as snug as a bug. To the Ag Lot it is!
LSU is hands down the greatest university on this planet (totally unbiased opinion, I know) and the construction going on will make campus even better. The struggles of construction work infringing on our everyday schedule may seem like the most annoying thing that could happen to us, but this too shall pass, my friends.
