Ok, so who here has encountered that awkward moment when you and someone else are forced to meet? Did you raise your hand? Of course you did, and so did I. I've been told that in college there are so many people to meet and friends will be made in no time. Yeah, I'm guessing you guys have heard that too. Well, as I have learned from the first two weeks of the college and dorm experience, it takes some time and a smile to meet people. The saying that a smile is universal might actually be true. Walking down the hall of the lovely 6th floor of Joe West I see smiles when I pass by- no, I'm not being conceited- and of course I respond with a smile in return.
Anyways, to get onto my topic, during the first week of college the neighbors and myself gather around the wooden table in the study lounge and engage ourselves in what are called the ever so loathed "ice breakers." First of all, what ice is there to break? People just politely take part then go back to their rooms. Good job for the RA to help us come together but in thinking of what these ice breakers produce I take back my sour remarks and think "would I be saying hi and going out with my neighbors if I didn't take part in the ice breakers and say hello with a smile?"
The answer: no I wouldn't. I'd be alone in my room and not take part of what's going on outside that mysterious door. For once ice breakers come in handy for this situations because I will be seeing these people on a daily basis. Other than that I still to this day- and for more days to come- dislike ice breakers.
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