University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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Solitude : one of the largest universities in the nation, finding a time anc place to be alone was often a challenge for students. Students sat in coffee shops, went for walks, or found secluded sections in one of the libraries toi be alone. One of the more popular places to get away from hectic campus life was the Arboretum on the north side of campus. Attracted by thel peaceful setting, students could be seen walking, biking, and jogging through the wooded area at almost any time of the year. Senior landscape architecture major Gwen Newman commented, The Arb is a good place to go to get away from a lot of the commotion. Some students chose not to venture outdoors, but found solitudi at home when they wanted some time to themselves. Students who live off campus usually had an easier time avoiding campus life by shutting themselves in their apartments or houses for a while. When I want to get away from everything on campus I just lock myself in my room and play Queen really loudly, said LSA junior Brian Meade. Exercising was one of the most common activities students reli on to forget about class for a while, because it was possible to momentaril escape from the academic atmosphere of the University. Organizational studies junior Jen Masucci said, I rarely have free time, but when I do I go to the CCRB (Central Campus Recreational Building) to get away from the hassles of class. Exercise also served as a means of release, and often students ran, rollerbladed, or biked right through campus. Sophomore international business and finance major David Hanley noted, I run and play raquetball because it ' s a good way of getting rid of frustration. Senior Spanish and German major Chris Roetlin commented, When I get mad, I go running because it ' s my only release. It ' s the only time I can be around nobody and think for myself. Although it was difficult to get away, students still managed to find their own unique methods of avoiding the high-paced campus life. by Cathy Schul elly Knapper, LSA se- nior, sits by a tree on the Diag. The variety of maples and elms that lined the campus lended sup- port to students when they longed to get away from it all. vantage of the weathe and escapes the dungeon like library. Though Ur versity students were ir herently social creatures, solitude was essential academic success. 18 Solitude Kristy Parker

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20 Squirrels Kristv Parker