Personal Narrative: A Walk Around Assumption College

One of the best ways to end a long day of classes and activities is a walk around Assumption College. At this time of night it seems to be a completely different place from the normal, busy, and populated daylight scene. Now, it provides peace and serenity for any stressed college student to think about the day or whatever they want. There's no worries about getting lost since the campus is a circle, this makes it very easy to just zone out and think about whatever. Surprisingly one can become very in tune to what is happening near them. One becomes aware of all the things happening around them. The thoughts in one's mind, the sights around them, and the prominent sounds all become imminent and the experience of the walk is always one to remember. …show more content…
As soon as you take the first step thoughts begin to fill the mind. The events of the day begin to be reenacted and you are filled with content as you think things through that once stressed you out. Probing deeper one begins to think about life and the future. Did I pick the right major? Did I pass that test? Will I be a failure? Will I get a job? These thoughts seem to provoke negative emotions, so they are substituted for lighter subjects. Wow, a pizza would really taste great right about now. The mind is now full of ideas and thoughts. These walks are a time to think things through, have aha moments, or just let things be. One becomes lost within their own mind.

The thoughts about your outfit tomorrow is suddenly interrupted when you see a magnificent glistening in the distance. You see that you have come upon the Duck Pond. A very scenic part of Assumption College. This sighting really makes you become in tune with your surroundings. You see the dark surrounding woods and become kind of scared by the thoughts of

animals. However, the familiar sight of Taylor Dining Hall erases those thoughts. You continue the walk more in tune to the nature surrounding