My Life in Lee Hall

This photo of my work area is where I spend most of my time. Being that I'm an architecture major; I mostly live in Lee Hall. Unlike in some of the other classrooms, where the desks are close and the room is small; Lee Hall is open and everyone has breathing room. The work load does get heavy, but I don't mind it, being that a hobby of mine is drawing. Even though I was told that when I get to college, I wouldn't know very many people and I would have to get out and know people, I didn't have to go very far. My peers in Lee are the people that I'm around just about everyday. That makes the major easier by having people there that I can ask questions and joke with in my opinion. Yes, architecture is hard, but being in one building with most of my peers makes it worthwhile.

The Person Makes the Experience

Not all the spaces here at Clemson are created equal; with some being more welcoming and pleasing than others. The dorm that I stay in, Johnstone, falls into the category of being less welcoming, at least from the outside. I wasn't too happy about staying in a dorm that's worn and showing age, but I learned how to make the best of it. Although the building is old; it's not about the building. What I've gained from being placed there are friends that I might not have met and moments that couldn't have been gained from any other places. Also, in my opinion, Johnstone isn't disconnected from campus. I say this because I can walk small distances and be at my next class or crossing the street getting something to eat. While I would like to have had a better residence hall, this experience has taught me that it's not the situation that makes the person, but the person that makes the experience.