Thursday, June 30, 2016

First Impression of Yale

Yale gradually turns from an unfamiliar word on a map to a real-life paradise during my first few days here. I'm attracted by its magnificent buildings, diverse activities and warmhearted teachers.

Cute Squirrels on the Lawn
To begin with, the Gothic architecture exerts a peculiar fascination on me. A huge fan of Harry Potter as I am, I can always imagine I’m studying magic in Hogwarts with such medieval buildings surrounding me. The spires are reaching into the sky, the walls are just like those of ancient castles and the sculptures on the buildings are aesthetic. The dining hall, especially, is almost the same as that in Harry Potter with large flags of residential college hanging on the wall and long tables in traditional style. I always conceive of having a hearty meal with Harry, Ron, and Hermione in this Harry-Potter-like dining hall. Squirrels are playing hide-and-seek in the tall tree like elves and the ring of the bell in the evening enhances the air of mystery.