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

Dear Bascom Hill, 

I think it’s time that we talked. I want to be open with you, as this relationship won’t work for the next four-plus years if I can’t be completely honest. 

First of all, I want to say thank you for opening my eyes to the poor state of my physical health. While I am dripping with sweat after my morning hike up your steep concrete surface, I remind myself that it is for my own good. You are an obstacle to my classes, therefore the obstacle to my education, yet you are also the pathway to my education. One could say that this is a beautiful thing or just a terrible metaphor.

I forgive you for being so steep and long because you are beautiful. Covered in flamingos one day and in snow the next, you are constantly changing, and so am I. In some ways I am jealous of you because not only are you photogenic, you are also the embodiment of academic prestige. You demand us to work harder, and we obey. How does it feel to have that much power? You don’t say much, but you provide for us a sitting area and a beautiful view. This says more than words can, I think.

You are hard to deal with, and I know that this will never change. I leave for my lectures an extra 15 minutes early just so that I have time to lower my heart rate enough to pay attention. I will learn to appreciate you more, I hope. But if I don’t, you’ll understand, right?

Sincerely,

The Students

 

Catherine Walsh

Wisconsin '23

Cat has loved writing since middle school, from poetry to fiction to non-fiction, and now to journalism. She is a sophomore majoring in Social Welfare and Spanish, with a certificate in Chican@ and Latin@ Studies. She loves her supportive family, her dogs, and her school. She finds excitement and also relaxation in writing, and hopes that through her pieces on the website, people can get to know her better!
Ally Melby

Wisconsin '20

I am a senior at the greatest university— the University of Wisconsin. I am in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, double tracking in reporting and strategic communications and earning a certificate in and Digital Studies. I am a lover of dance, hiking, writing for Her Campus, the Badgers and strawberry acais. I am also a president of Her Campus Wisconsin.