Campus Space

Campus space is an article about the importance of physical appearance and design on a college campus and how it may affect a student. It shows how the placement of different buildings can communicate whether a school actually "cares" about a student's well-being non-verbally. It talks about how physical features are also the most important factors in first impression. It gives a scenario of a family who goes on a visit to a college campus that their son is thinking of attending. When they do get to the campus and in some case disappointed because of various building that are difficult to find. Overall they did not like the school's first impression. One of the quotes that I found very interesting while reading was, "It is clear that the campus physical environment is an important feature that influences students' attraction to and satisfaction with a particular institution."(12.) I feel like this is very true. I don't think anyone wants to go to a beat down campus that is not well kept and out of order. First impressions while choosing a college was very important for me, if I did not feel a connection with the campus, I did not want to attend it because I would most like hate my experience. Another quote that was also interesting to me was, "It has been shown that the attractiveness of a room influences positive affect and the energy level of those working in the room." I also agree with this quote and find it very true with myself. I tend to work well and be happier when I am surrounded with color and when a room is very clean. For example at CSUN I love going into Bayramian Hall because of the classrooms and the overall feel. I also enjoyed having a class in the building because the classroom I was in was all white, but with lime green chairs. I felt more energized and ready to learn, as opposed to a class in Jerome Richfield where classrooms are a little more smaller, and barely have any color. Even though it might sound weird, I find it very true especially for myself!