Nathan asked the students what happened in movie night and they responded, “I wanted to go, but when the time came, I didn’t” or “I forgot” (47). Similar to Nathan’s hall, in my dorm the RA’s often announce events that they are hosting in the upper level Pent House or in the meeting room. I often note it on my planner scheduling on attending. However, when the time comes, I convince myself out of it stating reasons that I have other important work to do or I can use this time to socialize with my friends. The reason for my actions are stated in the book, “They genuinely want to have a close community, while at the same time they resist the claims that community makes on their schedule and resources in the name of individualism, spontaneity, freedom, and choice.” (Nathan 48). Going to college is a step into freedom and independence, these activities seem to limit it by providing obligations; something I rather
Nathan asked the students what happened in movie night and they responded, “I wanted to go, but when the time came, I didn’t” or “I forgot” (47). Similar to Nathan’s hall, in my dorm the RA’s often announce events that they are hosting in the upper level Pent House or in the meeting room. I often note it on my planner scheduling on attending. However, when the time comes, I convince myself out of it stating reasons that I have other important work to do or I can use this time to socialize with my friends. The reason for my actions are stated in the book, “They genuinely want to have a close community, while at the same time they resist the claims that community makes on their schedule and resources in the name of individualism, spontaneity, freedom, and choice.” (Nathan 48). Going to college is a step into freedom and independence, these activities seem to limit it by providing obligations; something I rather