Top five student activities on campus in the springtime
By Maddie Travell, Staff Writer //
As the temperatures are rising and allergy season is just beginning, High Point University students are gearing up for summertime. While most students on other campuses are still in sweaters and jeans, the fashion around this campus consists of sundresses and Chubbies. The relatively warm weather, which begins in March, makes us grateful year after year that we chose a school in the South. As each day brings us closer to warmer weather, we post the temperature with a scenic view of campus on our Snapchat stories for all of our friends up North to see – and be jealous of. A regular day for a student at HPU during the spring goes something like this: as soon as classes are over they head to the pool or outside to relax and spend time with friends. As spring is already upon us, here are the top five activities HPU students can be found doing while enjoying the outdoors.
1. Laying by the pool. Sunny? Check. Above 59ºF? Check. Then it’s pool time! Go to the Slane Student Center, the Greek Village or the Village to soak up some Vitamin-D. The cabana in each pool area is stocked with iced water, which comes in handy. After the third hour, sitting in the sun means dehydration, and dorms or any dining locations just seem too way too far.
2. Checking a bike out from Slane gym is a popular springtime activity. Whether you are riding solo or attempting the tandem, just remember it’s really fun speeding down the hills but you have to go back up at some point. This can prove to be a little difficult with a one-gear boardwalk bike. Who knows? Maybe even Dr. Qubien will join in on your ride (he’s been spotted on campus riding a bike himself in the past!).
3. Playing volleyball on the sand courts. Grab a few friends and go outside to play beach volleyball on the courts outside Finch or in the Greek Village. We all are counting down the days until summer, and what better way to emulate summer than to play in the sand?
4. Eat lunch outdoors. It is beautiful, sunny and warm. We all feel the need to be outside and enjoy our beautiful campus. Take your lunch to go and venture outside to enjoy good food and warm weather. Check the weather and plan a picnic on the Promenade, outside at the Great Day Bakery, or even on the balcony of the Nido Qubein School of Communication. After your meal, go relax on the hammocks in Hayworth Park.
5. Relax by the reflecting pond. The reflecting pond has some great seating where you can hang out and maybe even attempt to complete some homework (at least that’s what we are all telling ourselves). Order a refreshing beverage from Starbucks to sip on while chatting with friends and possibly starting your homework.