It's
the middle of the examination period at Heidelberg University, and
students in ritualistic fashion have descended on the library; stalking
through the halls in search of their own corner of quiet to cram for
exams, write term papers and finish a plethora of uni related work.
Unfortunately, I'm not exempt from this metamorphoses and for the past few weeks the Bibliothek
has become my home away from home. Students at Heidelberg are in charge
of their own timetables, and the relaxed atmosphere means you have to
be super disciplined in order to independently plan, execute and submit
assignments.
The
library has become a regular haunt for me, and from my David
Attenborough like observation post I've come to recognise the many types
of students that frequent its doors.
The Gamer
Most
likely to be: Hunched over their laptop playing the millionth level of a
repetitive game, or scoring high on the latest mobile app craze.
Never: Surrounded by papers or work of any sort.
The Specter
Most
likely to be: Invisible. Their presence is marked by their coats,
papers and bags that seem to swamp the study spaces and computers that
you would otherwise use.
Never: At their desk, or in the library.
The Inadvertent Studier
Most Likely: On Facebook, YouTube or checking the news to avoid study.
Never: Has an open document, and probably any deadlines either.
The Zombie
Most
Likely: Carrying a large Starbucks cup and dragging their feet. This
student is in the midst of a week of insane study and no sleep. Often
trying not to fall asleep.
Never: Walking faster than the speed of a tortoise.
The Computer Whisperer
Most
Likely: Responsible for an outburst of swearing directed at their
computer after it unexpectedly shut down in the middle of writing their
essay.
Never: Has luck with technology.
"Arnie"
Most Likely: Wearing ear plugs and directing menacing eyes to any student that dares to talk, cough, rustle papers or breathe.
Never: Takes a break.
The Familiar Face
Most
likely: Outside the library. You always run into this person on your
way to the library, but can't quite remember how you became acquainted.
Never: Seems to travel beyond the perimeter of the library entrance.
The 99%
Most Likely: You. Trudging in and out of the library daily in order to meet those endless deadlines.
Never: Without an assignment to complete.
So it's over and out from Heidelberg Library Goers.
If you recognise any of these library-goers, or would like to add ones not mentioned above comment below.
Bis dann!
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