There is a strange phenomenon which exists within college classrooms. Every semester, students are enrolled in classes and make friends with the other students in the class. They come into class meetings and chit-chat with their new friends about this and that. Day after day until the class ends. But then….the strangest thing happens. Everyone walks out those doors, gets out their cell phones, walks to their car…and they go back to their life as usual until the next class is in session, when they see their “class friends” again.
Has anyone else recognized this phenomenon? I don’t think we mean to do it, but I think we all do at first. UB is a very diverse community and every class I’ve had has been a mix of many races, ages and cultures. So, perhaps we wouldn’t necessarily find ourselves “hangin” in a social circle that diverse on an every day basis. But, to me, that is beauty of college. You are submerged into a community unlike any other and then challenged to produce intelligent ideas and rhetoric. It stretches not only your mental muscles, but your social skills too.
Am I alone on this one, or has anyone else had “class friends” like this?
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Sarah this is very true. I actually think its a really cool thing.Outside of school I have friends but in the classromm I have friends and our friendship stays in the classroom. I think this is cool because in the classroom I feel I relate more with my friends about my education and studies I work hard for everyday. To have someone to be friends with and go through that process with me while in the classroom is what keeps me motivated. Then I have my friends outside of the classroom that don't relate to me on the level of my schoolwork but on many other different levels. I think of it as the best of both worlds.
I agree that we all have class friends. The nice thing is that some of these friends do become more than just in class friends. I met a group in my ethics class last fall and we have made it a point to get together every so often. Of course, we all have our separate lives, but it's really nice to be with people who are experiencing the same things I am. Of course, we don't always have the time to get together outside of UB, but I think it's important to try to set sometime (even if it means hanging out at Gordon Plaza) to connect. It really helps with your sanity.
Yes, I have class friends. I read your post on Monday and starting thinking about it throughout the week. I am not sure why we do not interact more outside of class. But I certainly learn a lot from others inside class. Thanks for the insight.
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