Once you reach finals week, the smorgasbord begins. Literally. I've tried to diversify my studying locations this year, which, in turn, has diversified my eating, ie, my study breaks. Study breaks are an integral part of the Yale experience; during finals week each of the colleges and various other groups try their hardest to stuff your face with food. It's supposed to be a small break from studying, but if you're smart like me, you can go to the study breaks, not just in your own college, but your friends' colleges. Hit up JE at 8:00 for Thai Food, head over to Davenport at 9:00 for some falafel and hummus, followed by Saybrook at 10:00 for some pizza. Then I fall into a food-induced coma/nap for two hours (great for studying) before hitting up midnight breakfast in the Silliman dining hall. Whether or not all this eating is beneficial for my studying is questionable.
(Best falafel in the world, brought to your dining hall)
What's my point?
Yale spoils you rotten. I love Yale.
I think this is more apparent to me now than some of my classmates as I spent last semester abroad in Morocco and then worked in London for the summer (quick study abroad plug - DO IT, IT ROCKS). In Morocco my host mom cooked me amazing food, but while living in London I had to fair for myself to satiate my never-ending appetite. Doing so was expensive, it took time, it required cooking skill. This week I stuffed my face with food that was free, prepared, and presented instantly for my immediate gratification. I forgot what being spoiled felt like... I felt like a freshman again, amazed by just how well I was treated by Yale.
Time for a study break.
Me on Camel. In Desert. In Morocco.
