Yunding Ranch

Chapter 189 Visiting the Campus
Walking on the spacious road of the campus, students pass by on bicycles quickly, the sun shines through the tall sycamore trees, and a breeze blows, you can smell the faint fragrance of books and the taste of youth.

"Why are they in such a hurry?" Song Lingyi pointed to the young students not far away. She held three or four thick books in her arms and rushed forward quickly. She didn't look much different from those elites on Wall Street.Not only her alone, but all the students that could be seen in sight were like this, walking in a hurry.

"It's the final exam period now." Lu Li smiled. He was very familiar with such a scene. Just a few months ago, at the end of last semester, he was one of the busy figures. "Many people directly occupy a seat in the library for a long time, studying all night. What you see now, probably just left the library, went to eat nearby, or went back to the dormitory to take care of themselves to avoid the smell of sweat Taste affects other people's learning."

"Are you the same? It's the end of the semester." Lu Huaijin's eyes fell on the ivory-white brick building in the distance. Everyone said that the United States is a country without culture and heritage, which is true; but they It is worthy of affirmation that those former cultures and buildings are well preserved.Every building in sight has its own history and time.

Especially the strong learning atmosphere on the university campus made Lu Huaijin even more excited.

"Of course." Lu Li nodded, "I also have my own exclusive seat in the library, as well as my friends from the library."

Domestic universities are difficult to enter and easy to exit, so the study in high school is the hardest; but Western universities are easy to enter and difficult to exit, so the study during the university is the most difficult and arduous.Students in top universities pursue "study hard, party hard".So every year when the school season starts, everyone plays very crazy; but when it comes to the exam season, everyone's head is hanging from the beam.

"The library buddy you just met?" Song Lingyi was amused by this statement, and couldn't help laughing.

"That's right, we don't know each other's names, but we go to the library at similar times, so when we meet and say goodbye, we will all nod and say hello. Occasionally, when we meet in the bathroom, we will chat for a while." Lu Li I also thought of my college life, and I started to miss it before I said goodbye.

Lu Huaijin stopped in her tracks and saw the students on the lawn next to them bathed in the sun. There were four or five students sitting together, and they were discussing philosophical issues. This was really rare, and Lu Huaijin was eager to think about it. To join in.

"Are other universities in the United States also like this? Or is it only here?" Lu Huaijin pointed to the group of students, and the wind sent their dispute, "This kind of metaphysical empty shelf does not have any practical significance..." Then The fierce debate was completely red-faced, and the appearance of almost fighting was really amazing.

Lu Huaijin looked in the direction of Lu Huaijin's finger, and immediately understood, "Of course not. Only top universities can do this." New York University, where Lu Li studied, is one of the top universities in the United States and is known as one of the top 25 universities in the world. The new Ivy League school ranks within the top [-] in the world rankings all the year round.

Lu Huaijin was stunned for a moment, and then realized that she had misunderstood, so she couldn't help but chuckled.

Walking through the entire street, they suddenly stood at the intersection of Sixth Avenue. Both Lu Huaijin and Song Lingyi were stunned—is the campus of New York University so small?Only two blocks?However, this is too far-fetched!
Lu Li didn't notice. He came directly to the crosswalk and was about to cross the road. Then he saw his parents who had arrived late. He immediately understood, "NYU doesn't have a campus. We often say that the entire Manhattan They are all our campuses. Just now, the teaching buildings were relatively close, so the atmosphere within two blocks was relatively strong."

"Then how do you go to and from get out of class?" Lu Huaijin is still not used to this method. In my impression, any campus must have a specific range, even if there is no wall, there must always be a delimited range... right?

"You saw it just now." Before Lu Li finished speaking, someone on the opposite side passed by on a bicycle quickly. This was the answer. Lu Li's bicycle was sold to his roommate after the end of last year's semester. To be honest, although he bought it before The Mustang was used for transportation, but the frequency of use did not increase until the senior year. "If you are curious about where my school is, then look up and look around. Basically, the purple flags are all from our university. After graduation On the night of the ceremony, the Empire State Building will also be specially lit, purple lights, as a special signal for NYU."

Purple is the official representative color of New York University. In order to show their origin, many graduates even highlight purple on license plates, flags, clothing and other parts to represent their alma mater.

Looking up, Song Lingyi saw purple flags hanging on the guardrail beside the road, "Are those from your school?"

Lu Li led them across the road, and introduced with his right hand, "This is our library."

The building in front of this dark red brick wall towers into the sky, with both the weight of history and the vigor of modernity. It doesn't seem to have any special style, but it can be noticed at a glance.

The library is located next to Washington Square. It is the busiest time at noon. There are many tourists playing and resting in the square. The pianist playing the grand piano is passionately playing the grand piano, breaking the table; The painter looked like a master, and there was a group of people watching; there was also a young guy who threw a board on the ground at will, and then jumped up, he was a tap dancer; the most obvious one was the one who was blowing bubbles Street performers, a large group of children who looked like tails, followed him and poked bubbles in the sky...

This is not Los Angeles, not Austin, and not Yunding Ranch, but New York.True New York.

At this moment, Song Lingyi and Lu Huaijin finally glimpsed the tip of the iceberg of the world's number one capital.

"Are you sure?" Lu Li looked at the library that was close at hand, "If we want to change our mind now, we have countless choices. Soho is a few blocks down here, and there are countless delicious things. Find a small bar in the village to sit down, listen to jazz, and then drink a small glass of red wine, that is also a good choice, there are many restaurants worth trying near here. The food in the cafeteria is really not delicious."

"Don't you often eat in the cafeteria? I want to try it too." Song Lingyi raised her head curiously and walked into the library. All her words were stuck in her throat. The magnificent interior design in front of her has a typical modern look. The minimalist style is also mixed with some Egyptian retro art. The smooth and brilliant light curtain is like a waterfall, without any light, simple and unpretentious, but naturally has a thrilling feeling.

"This is your library?" Lu Huaijin also felt the shock, "This is where you studied for four years in university?"

Lu Li nodded and gave an affirmative answer, "Yes." Anyone who enters the library for the first time can feel the magnificence and shock, and he was the same way back then.

The walls of the inner courtyard of the library are all glass walls. You can clearly see the compartments and layout of each floor. While studying, you can clearly feel the strong learning atmosphere in the quiet space.

"Are you sure you're not hungry?" Looking at the two people who were in shock, Lu Li had no choice but to remind them.

New York University itself does not have a cafeteria. Their dormitories are scattered in different locations on Manhattan Island, and the facilities are also different. Some dormitories include a cafeteria, some include a gym, and some are closer to the dormitory.The main reason is that New York University does not have its own specific campus, and there are so many restaurants and food on Manhattan Island, so don't worry.

However, people who "live" in the library still need to eat, so they can eat on the first basement floor of the library.But relatively speaking, the food in the so-called cafeteria is not much cheaper, the most important thing is convenience.For students in the exam season, the distance from the basement to the first floor can save a lot of time.

Under Lu Li's leadership, the three of them came to the first basement floor, and they could immediately see the spacious dining room. At this time, there were many students eating - there were also many parents. It could be seen that many of them made a special trip Those who came to attend the graduation ceremony, and they all put forward the same requirements as Song Lingyi and Lu Huaijin.

"What are those inside? A conference room?" Lu Huaijin glanced at the glass compartment inside, and could vaguely see a TV, a whiteboard, and a conference table inside.

"Oh, that's the group discussion room." Lu Li knew without turning his head, "Most of the school's subjects are group subjects, if necessary, you can make an appointment in advance, and then lock the door of the room, it doesn't matter if you talk in it. "

Lu Li didn't urge him, and looked at Lu Huaijin who looked curious, "If you want to take a look, you can go there. However, we don't have an appointment, so we can't go in." It's the peak period of group discussions during the final exam. There are no rooms available.

"I'll go over and see, do you want to come together?" Lu Huaijin looked at Song Lingyi and asked.

Song Lingyi was a little hesitant, and Lu Li knew that his mother was still a little curious, "Go and have a look, I'll be queuing up here to order food. Is there anything you particularly want to eat? Or should I order some of the 'special' dishes here?"

"You can order." Song Lingyi didn't notice the playful smile on the corner of her son's mouth. After she nodded and gave a positive answer, she followed Lu Huaijin and walked forward.

(End of this chapter)