I Swear I’ve Seen You Before…

Norwich is a small campus. So small that if you were to walk from one end to other, it would probably take you about 10-15 minutes. Because Norwich is so small, you see people everywhere, all the time, all at once. In a state like Vermont, and in a town like Northfield, where it’s remarkably isolated, this is a good thing. On one hand, it keeps you sane. On the other hand, however, it’s a lot of human interaction. Meaning, you’re never alone. When you go back to your dorm, unless you have a single, you go back to your roommate. There’s shared bathrooms, shared rooms, even some of the NU mailboxes are shared. At some point, this will burn you out a little bit and you’ll be counting down the days until your next break. The trick to all of it, because being burnt out doesn’t necessarily mean you’re doomed, is to find some peace. Whatever that looks like.