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Spring Awakening

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Lynda Lopez and Michelle Lee Student Contributor, University of Chicago
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Lynda Lopez Student Contributor, University of Chicago
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Chicago chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

With March underway the snow is starting to melt away, and with it: the winter blues. Patches of green are appearing on the Quad, leaves are budding, and students overall are feeling much livelier. (Though, admittedly, this could have something to do with Spring Break right around the corner.) Campus is bursting with life again.

We have compiled a list of signs that spring has come to UChicago. What are some of your favorite signs? Let us know in the comment box below!

Signs that spring has arrived

  1. People smile at each other rather than scowl at the pavement in the quads.
  2. No more boots! At last, your toes can take a breather!
  3. You can see the beautiful, luscious, green grass again. Ditch the library. Sunbathe anyone?
  4. You get mud all over your feet—but hey, it’s better than slush, right?
  5. You laugh quietly (or overtly) when you see the “Hell Does Freeze Over” shirt on someone’s back because it no longer applies to the UChicago life.
  6. Floral skirts, spring dresses and bright colors make a blessed return
  7. And puffy winter coats return to the cave (i.e. closet).
  8. Say goodbye to looking like a marshmallow!
  9. There are even more pesky little squirrels running around your feet and trying to make you trip. 
  10. No more static shock or flaking skin from ridiculously dry winter air.
  11. Classes seem less morose.
  12. People start showing more skin (oh la la!).
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Lynda Lopez and Michelle Lee
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Lynda Lopez
Lynda Lopez is a first year at the University of Chicago currently considering political science and comparative human development as majors. Lynda has been avidly writing for publications, both online and print, since her sophomore year of high school. During her time in high school, she wrote for the Chicago Tribune, PBS Newshour, and the New York Times Upfront Magazine. She has continued her passion in college and is currently the News and Public Affairs Intern at the University Community Service Center at UChicago as well as heading the news department at a local non-profit. When not writing, she enjoys bike-riding, watching Youtube videos, and hanging out with friends. She is excited to bring Her Campus to UChicago and hopes that it will serve as an informative and entertaining resource for women on campus.