Magazine Staff graciously opened up about some of the little things they find most endearing about the College of William and Mary whilst airing their similarly minute grievances.

Things We love about campus

“Some things I love about the College are the little lambs at the Governor's Palace, the beautiful warm weather, and the music and lights that surround Colonial Williamsburg.”- Richa Verma ’26 

“I love how walkable it is. You can get pretty much anywhere in 10 to 15 minutes.” - Andrew Johnston ’25

“The patio behind Daily Grind. It's a great place to get some alone time and call family.” - Katie Fitzgerald ’26

“I love the little study stations all around Sadler. The chairs are surprisingly comfortable!” - Adia Elcock ’27

“I love the green spaces on campus, especially the partially hidden ones where you can get a bit of peaceful reading or email writing done. My favorites are the swing in the meadow behind Sunken Garden, and the small passage between Blow Hall and Chancellors Hall.” - Aggie Riggo Saitta ’25

“The small path branching from the Grim Dell that connects to the stairs leading to the Landrum-Chandler-Barrett-Jefferson path. Although it doesn’t make sense as there is another path a mere couple of feet away, it's the campus' most serene trail, especially in the fall.” - Grace Rivera ’26

“Always seeing at least one familiar face every time I'm on campus.” - Mary Rice ’25

Things we hate about campus

“THE SWIRLY COUCH! Where are you supposed to sit? I've heard the argument that it's supposed to be an art piece, but that doesn't hold water because it's SOOO ugly.” - Andrew Johnston ’25

“When people fill up their enormous water bottles at the soda stations. Guys, there's literally a machine just for water in Sadler and The Caf!” - Katie Fitzgerald ’26

“The lack of a functioning water drainage system around the new Music Building and Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall. Why does a giant puddle always form across the path in between the two buildings whenever it rains?” - Mary Beth Bauermann ’24

“One small thing (well I guess it’s not so small) I hate about campus is Earl Gregg Swem Library. I’ll admit that growing up in England amidst 16th-century built libraries set the standard quite high for me, but the hospital-like white walls and confusing room numbers just don’t do it for me!” - Aggie Riggo Saitta ’25

“I can't stand the inconsistency of bike paths — one minute, they're there, and the next, they're gone! Where are bikes supposed to go?” - Emelia Marshall ’25

“Always seeing at least one familiar face every time I'm on campus.” - Mary Rice ’25