After a five hour trip, our friend has arrived at Helsinki University. A majestic, beautiful campus buzzing with students all in a frenzy. He is in the courtyard with the other first year students for orientation. Some looked nervous, others were already in groups. Some seemed to know each other already, probably locals.
After his own orientation with his new classmates, our friend heads to the book store for a while, then to the cafeteria, where he has a late lunch and makes a call to his parents, assuring them of his safe arrival. The final task for the day is to find his dorm and get settled. Now, the courtyard is far more quiet than when he first arrived. Not another person in sight. He could see the beauty in this tranquility. The cold blue sky with scattered clouds. The fresh, crisp air and the tall trees with their leaves rustling in the wind.
As tranquil as it was outside, the student residence was complete chaos. Once again, students were scurrying around in a frenzy, and some were even outright panicking. Our friend was enjoying every minute of this experience. He found it quite exhilarating. Once he got to his room, he met his roommate, Tuomo, who had already unpacked. He seemed like a cool guy for sure.
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