As a science major on the Dahlonega campus at UNG, Rogers Hall is a part of your daily routine. Whether it be for physics or for chemistry, that building will be graced by your presence at some point in your undergraduate career. There's just something about that second floor though... maybe because there's a whole spectrum of events that take place there. Here are 11 reasons why there's no place like good ol' Rogers:
1.The love/hate relationship
Let's face it. Chemistry is evil and divine all at once. On one hand, you just can't seem to understand what went through your mind when you decided, "Hey, I think I want to major in chemistry." You'll never look at a hexagon as an innocent shape ever again. Yet on the other hand, you feel accomplished when you actually understand what's going on.
2. Rogers is your second home
After classes finish for the day, you somehow make your way back. Tutoring, TA'ing, research, lab. We might as well convert the study room to a mini barrack. Go to Ikea for that easy-fold furniture. There's already a coffee maker available. What else would we possibly need?
3. Speaking of the study room...
This is the place where we all go to complain, cry, laugh, eat, sleep or just to be obnoxiously loud for no apparent reason. Studying never *really* goes on in there. We're too busy deciding in what way an elephant would wear pants if given the chance or secretly making plans to create a Herbert shirt.
4. ASTRA
Dr. Katzenstein's little sweetheart of a dog is pure joy in canine form. When you need comfort, she's there with her cute and fluffy self to love on.
5. The heat and AC are the epitome of, "You had one job."
The air is never really at a comfortable temperature because both the AC and the heat somehow blast together. That makes total sense, right? It's a nice compliment to the creepy black mold festering on the ceilings. But hey, we're getting that convocation center!
6. Stealthily stealing lab equipment
Whether it be from the desk of the drawer of the person next to you in analytical lab or from the "secret stashes" of other professors, we're all guilty.
Professors: Swiper, no swiping!
Us: Desperate times call for desperate measures, folks.
7. P-Chem
All anxiety ever felt somehow originated from the fear of taking this class. It is the one who shall not be named. And we thought Organic was bad? HA! We were sadly mistaken.
9. Lab coat swag
Enough said.
10. Don't forget about the professors.
There really isn't any other department that compares to ours, especially in the sense of the overall quality of the faculty. Together they create a great big ball of crazy, in a good way of course. Who are we kidding, we're all nerds and nerds must stick together.
11. Everyone is one big family.
What is Rogers hall without those who teach and learn there? Yes, we may push a few too many buttons or pluck on more nerves than we should. But that's why we keep coming back for more: we are there to support each other and watch everyone grow together.
When my time at UNG comes to an end, I will proudly look back and appreciate everything I gained from having the privilege of being a student at Rogers Hall. It's where friendships were made, where I was inspired, where I learned about the subject that I love and where part of my heart still remains. I can't wait to add my handprint to that study room wall.
