In the year I’ve spent at university so far, I rarely visit the campus unless I have a specific class or lab to attend. Since I live off-campus—having not yet secured a spot in the university halls—I don't go there unnecessarily. Most of our academic buildings are ten or twelve stories high; the one where my classes are held has twelve floors. I had heard the rooftop was a beautiful spot, yet in all this time, I had never actually been up there. They say it feels great to stand atop a high-rise and look out over this mechanical city. Given the immense mental pressure students face during university life, a bit of refreshment is certainly needed. We usually get a thirty-minute break after every two classes. But honestly, most of the time, we spend that break taking class tests or quizzes, or another professor comes in to hold a class. That brief respite never really feels like a break; we just end up settling in for the next class.

Just a few days ago, I suddenly found out that one of our classes was cancelled. Everyone was overjoyed—it felt just like childhood, as if a burden had been lifted. I didn't feel like studying in the classroom, nor did I want to go outside. A friend suggested we go to the rooftop. Since I’d never been there before, I thought I’d take a look and see what the atmosphere was like. Our classes are held on the ninth floor, so the roof is just two floors up. We walked up there together. Honestly, it felt wonderful once we arrived. There is a unique joy in gazing at the city's towering buildings from such a height, surrounded by a peaceful, quiet atmosphere and the fresh breeze of nature. It felt almost like a bird's-eye view of the city.

Once on the roof, I noticed several rooms surrounding the area where various administrative activities take place. One thing I really appreciated was the safety measure: the rooftop railing—or the high iron barricade—was set back at least two arm-lengths from the edge, ensuring no one could accidentally fall off. It was a wonderful experience. I had never been up to a rooftop this high before—this was likely the first time I had climbed to a roof above the twelfth floor. The view of the entire city of Gazipur from up there was magnificent, and the cool natural breeze was incredibly refreshing. Standing on one side, the whole city lay before us, while the other side offered a view of the campus grounds and the residence halls. The two of us took quite a few photos and chatted about various things while standing there; it was a truly pleasant time.

We spent over twenty minutes on the roof before heading back to the classroom, as I had a class with another professor next. In truth, taking short breaks during study sessions is essential to refresh the mind. Doing anything continuously isn't ideal; it is better to approach everything—whether it’s academics or life’s contemplations—at a measured pace. I wanted to share this moment spent on the rooftop between classes with all of you. I hope you enjoyed reading about it. Stay well and healthy, everyone. I look forward to seeing you again in a future post.