Ever wonder who are those people adorned in Revolutionary era clothing roaming the street of Boston? They’re tour guides! One of the famous tours is known as the Freedom Trail, you know, that red line made up of bricks and paint. They show tourists the historical sites of Boston following the red trail dressed up. Museums, cemeteries, the old city hall, and much more is explored. It is around two and a half miles long and looks like a fun job. So next time you see those people dressed up like they’re about to revolt against the British, you know who they are.
Law Library, Erin Kenna
The library is a great place to study. Yet, during midterms and finals the library at Tremont can get a bit crowded with students. I usually find enough space and quiet to do my work but this time I could not. What was I to do? I heard about the library at the law building on 120 Tremont Street. All you have to do is cross the street to get there. Undergraduates are allowed and I got a lot of work done there. It is located on the top floor of the beautiful law school building. In the building are also some mute courts that are breathtaking. Compared to the district courts they are much nicer! There is more room and less noise so you can get your work done. Visit sometime! href=”https://sites.suffolk.edu/su101solomons/files/2012/12/img_0152.jpg”>
Suffolk food, Erin Kenna
The meal plan at Suffolk University is ridiculous. The amount of money spent and the food you can eat is restricted. This means that if you still have extra money by the end of the year that it goes away, rather it goes to Suffolk. Also, the money on the meal plan can never be converted to “real money” that can be spent on better food (which at this point means anything outside of Suffolk). After about three months of the same quality food I am definitely going to spend money in the many delicious restaurants that Boston has to offer. If anyone has any complaints about the food in Suffolk there are often comment sheets. I have submitted a comment to 150 Tremont about considering adding some more sticky white rice. Guess what? There is now more rice at 150! Feel free to comment if you’re not satisfied with the food or the lack of variety, because sometimes I myself am clearly not please. So do something about it!
Time, Erin Kenna
Due to my busy schedule I feel that I have missed out on many opportunities and events. When I hear about the events going on I am eager to go, but I can’t. I don’t have the time. Some floor mates had a snowball fight and I missed out on that because I did not have the time. Next semester I plan to make time for the many things I want to do. Hopefully, the spring will be full of fun opportunities. Only if I had the time.
Diversity, Erin Kenna
Diversity seems to be a major part of the Suffolk experience. From the different cultures, languages, backgrounds, sexual orientation, personalities, there are many things that keep you interested in your fellow classmates. This diversity is mainly due to the fact that we live in Boston, a city consisting of various people. Meeting people who have different customs from Americans is fascinating and I take this opportunity to learn more about my fellow classmates.
Mock Trail, Erin Kenna
Mock Trial. It’s addicting. It takes up most of my time, around 12 hours per week on practices alone. Then there are the different tournaments that took place over the weekends for five weeks in a row. To make up for this time eating activity I must properly assess my time and manage it accordingly. Class, work, sleep, mock trial, among other things are just some of the things I have to account for when I have to organize my time. Many of my floor mates know that I have come into the building after eleven at night from mock trial. Often, I have to run to the bathroom right away when I get to my floor. It’s not fun. In the end though, the experience of mock trial is worth it.
#10 Soccer Team Love (Binglei Zhou)
I can’t stop saying this but I love my soccer team. They are the best! At first in the beginning of the season, I didn’t think I would make the team but coach kept me anyways. Throughout the season, I worked really hard and received so much support from the rest of the team that I became a starter! It’s such an amazing feeling to be called out to stand on the field because you’ve earned your spot to be a starter. I think I’ve learned many life lessons with my team. Life is too short to start with drama on a team and everyone plays much better together if we are all supporting one another. I still keep in touch with my team almost everyday. Without them, Suffolk would have been another experience for me.
#9 Mommy! (Binglei Zhou)
Getting a visit from mom was probably one of the best things that have happened to me this year. I remember saying to myself I can’t wait to get out of here, but honestly, I can’t wait to go home. I don’t think we are able to always get what we want. It’s so comforting for someone to care for you and help you do your laundry. It’s like a burden that is taken off of your shoulders. I took my mom to the Quincy Market, and then we went to a movie together and after that we went shopping. I even took her to meet my soccer teammates and the Men’s Basketball team. I was so excited to show my mom how amazing Boston is and all the great places I’ve been to. We went to dinner in the North End and had amazing spaghetti. She can’t wait to come back next year and do more shopping. I miss my parents.
#8 @suffolkproblems (Binglei Zhou)
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What’s worse then not being able to sleep right next to Tremont Street? Waking up at 4 A.M in the morning because some students decided to smoke downstairs in the basement. Well, we didn’t really know the reason until the next morning, but was I mad! I had an exam the next morning! I couldn’t get back into the building because I didn’t grab my ID on the way out. Not only were we standing outside in the freezing cold, but also people actually started smoking right next to the doors. Why? We are out here because of a fire hazard and now you’re going to start smoking. Well at least they remembered to bring down a pack of cigs on their way down the stairs. Let’s think smart people.
#7 Voting for OBAMA (Binglei Zhou)
Finally 18 and able to vote for the President of America! What an honor. I pity those who don’t vote or who could care to wake up and stand in line to vote because we are so lucky to be able to make a choice and a difference. There are so many other counties out there who are begging and struggling to fight for their rights to vote. My first time voting, I went to the state house instead of at some place in Chinatown, so I even went on a detour to vote. Though I don’t strongly believe in either side. I believe that Obama would be a better President because at least he remembers the words that come out of his mouth. Romney on the other hand can’t even control sentences like “binders full of women”… good one Romney. Romney to me seems too much of a hypocrite and I’m not willing to take a chance with someone who says he will free more jobs, but can’t remember what he ate the night before. Obama 4 more years please!
