Olivet Nazarene University - Aurora Yearbook (Bourbonnais, IL)

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A student pauses in the behveen-classes confusion to check an assignment ivith a classmate. Classes Begin . . . Assignments and Study With all the opening activities of school over, the students are soon swamped with classes, study assign- ments, and those ever-present daily quizzes. Their activities during the first few days are quite disorganized, as they find it hard to adjust to classes. Extra time is at a minimum, for work and studies are already pressing. The topic of conversation changes from Have you met so-and-so? to Have you got that speech assign- ment? After the first week of adjustment, 7:30 ' s are the regular procedure. Students listen eagerly to get a good fundamental knowledge of the course. 24

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' ' ■■■:■ . ' . ' ■■.: Individual counseling is given to each student. The repetition of necessary data to be written on the numerous cards adds to the deflated feeling of the student. Registration . . . Endless Lines Registration day has finally come. It doesn ' t seem possible to the freshmen that they are registering for classes in college. But it ' s true all right, as they will all affirm after this first experience is over. Quite an experience it is too! Closed classes and schedule con- flicts add to the frustration of bewildered freshmen; for even the upperclassmen, although experienced and confident, find themselves still confused. After everything is over one leaves exhausted, wondering if he is taking what he wants, or even if he is taking anything at all that will help him graduate. I When one nears the end of registration, facts and figures W are computed in the finance line.

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Relaxation . . . Release from Tension How does one relax in this busy whirl of college life? One can relax by listening to records played on a hi-fi, a good book before his eyes and popcorn and a Pepsi nearby— say within an arm ' s reach; by a lively bull session ; or by sitting in the Universe talking with a group of students with good FM music to create a relaxing mood. Perhaps one carries on this latter activity with a special someone, or the two of them may enjoy a good talk in the pleasant lounge just off the eating area in the Universe. The reading lounges in the library provide a suitable place for one to catch up on his periodical reading. Attending Prayer Band is a helpful devotional relaxation between supper and the evening class or study period. Some more vigorous individuals may enjoy a good workout in the gym- nasium—trampoline, basketball, track, or swimming. Yes, the Olivet student can find relaxation in these and many other ways. But, too, one will find a person studying here and there. Really, a true student studies first, and then relaxes. Short orders are available wJiile relaxing in the U. The lounge in the Universe provides a place of relaxation. Mrs. Wellman ' s Tea Room, a new off-campus addition, offers to the stu- dent a homey atmosphere and delicious ho memade pastries. 25