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The Welch Courtyard

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Texas chapter.

Although I really love the outdoors, I have found that generally studying outside in the common places around campus like the Main Mall or outside of The Union can be distracting and loud for getting work done. Recently a friend of mine showed me this courtyard in the Welch building. Being a Biology major who spends an unusually large amount of time in Welch, I was surprised I had not heard about it. Not only is this courtyard quiet and peaceful, but it is also very beautiful. When the weather is warm, it even has little waterfalls around the studying tables. Somewhat hidden and never crowded, this courtyard can be found by going up the stairs in the hallway separating the two main buildings of Welch on the ground floor. If you want a quiet peaceful place to relax or do work, this courtyard is perfect! 

Bernice Chuang is a fourth year double majoring in Broadcast Journalism and Communication Studies-Human Relations and doing the Business Foundations Program (aka business minor) at the University of Texas at Austin. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Bernice is a fan of good country music and yummy barbeque! At UT, Bernice is a resident assistant at an all-female residence hall and currently serves as a senator representing her residence hall, Kinsolving, on the Resident Assistant Association. She also leads a small group bible study for Asian American Campus Ministries and sings with her campus ministries’ a cappella group. When she’s not juggling her various roles and commitments, Bernice enjoys exploring downtown Austin, shopping with her fellow RA staff members, reading books on faith and spirituality, learning how to cook and tackling various dessert recipes, and spending quality time with friends.