A Little Happiness in the Dorms

 written by 20224 Jun Min Ah

Before Self Study

Before the first evening self-study at 7:30 p.m., students spend their time in their own way. Some students lie on their beds and watch YouTube videos or listen to music like at home. Other students take a shower and get ready for self-study. Additionally, some students spend their time with friends by taking a walk, talking with each other, doing assignments, etc. For Sawlians, this time is chilling and relaxing.

20312 Baek Minjoo

The Press: What do you do before the self-study at 7:30 p.m.?

Baek: I usually take a shower after dinner. Then, rest on my bed.

PRESS: Interesting. Then, what is the best thing to do when getting rest?

Baek: I think talking with my friends in the common area is the best thing when I am in the dormitory!

After Self Study

After both sessions of self-study end at 11:20 p.m. It is the end of the day for all of the students in SAWL. Some students study or do some other school activity after this time, but it is the time when most students can sleep and get some rest after a busy day. Therefore, they wear their most comfortable clothes. For example, they are pajamas and t-shirts. Also, a majority of students share their day with roommates. They share their happy moments, angry stories, sad emotions, and worries in their mind. Because they do their best all day long, just a little talking can be happiness.

20710 Moon Seoyeon

PRESS: What do you do at night after all of the self-studies?

Moon: As soon as I am in the dormitory, I take a shower and get ready to sleep.

PRESS: Then, what do you do before your sleep?

Moon: I usually use my phone or study a little for my assignments and exams.

 

Useful Objects

In the dormitory, students use bunk beds. For students using the top bed, a basket that can be hung on the bed rail is useful because going up and down the bed is uncomfortable and can be dangerous at night. Therefore, when students use it, they do not have to go down to take something necessary in the dark.

Also, students often use a power strip because they can charge more devices. Students using the top bunk cannot use electricity easily due to the plug's location being below the bottom bunk.

Permissible Snacks

There is a limit for what food can and cannot be eaten of drunk in the dormitory. Students cannot eat some things like crackers, cookies, and chips in the rooms. Also, they cannot eat fruits and drink sodas in their dorms. However, in their dorm rooms, students can eat chocolates and nuts. They also can drink juice and milk there. Some popular snacks and drinks for Sawlians are soy milk, mixed nuts, energy bars and gummies. These are some of the permissible snacks that taste good.