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 ** __The University of Massachusetts and Boston Campus Center Atrium: Accommodation for every one of its unique students__ **  As the years go by the traditional lifestyles that were once practiced by the American society is slowly changing from easy and calm to fast paced and busy. Adults work long hours, have meetings, some even work two or more part-time jobs. Students go to school for hours, work, and study and do homework. Before, a person was known two have two places where they spent most of their time and did work and these two places are their home and their school or work. Now, there is a “third place” such as a café, lounge, or library, where people go on daily bases and represents another home or work place to them. In the University of Massachusetts Boston, there is a variety of students that attend the University. There are the usual eighteen or nineteen year old freshman students who mainly just go to school, there are wives and mothers who have decided to continue their education in a career that interested them. Also, there are older men who take courses to gain a little more knowledge about their career or interests. Not to mention the variety of ethnicities that you may find at the University of Massachusetts Boston. At the Atrium in the Campus Center building of the University, you can find all these groups of people united in one area, and this one area is set up to accommodate every one of these individuals so that they are able to perform the tasks they necessitate while “hanging out” there.  The Campus Center building at the university of Massachusetts Boston is a newly built facility designed to be a comfy environment for the students, faculty, and guests that stay in that area. It is a large hall with two rows of sofas which are very comfy and made with a fabric of pastel colors. Each row of sofas is arranged in groups of four allowing people to work in groups when they meet. Between the groups of four there is a rectangular table at a good height compared to the sofas where people can place their things. At just about every spot where there is a group of four there is an outlet so that people with laptops are able to plug in their chargers. There is also a cable outlet as well if the person does not have wireless internet available for the computer. Also, between the two rows of sofas there are round tables from the beginning of the hall all the way to end of it with about 4 chairs at each round table. The lounge area has carpet on the floors, which I believe creates a more home-like environment. Also, there are sliding doors in two areas, on the side of the campus center building, and in the front of the campus center building which are constantly opening and closing. Lastly, one of the most breath-taking characteristics of the One-Stop is the very tall ceiling and every floor above it has a balcony with the view of the entire atrium, so even when you are all the down in the lobby you are able to see people walking on all the floors above it. Not to mention the bright colors from the beautiful flags of various countries that are hung from each of these balconies. To the side of the lounge there is what is known as the Atrium Café where coffee, hot chocolate, sweets, cereal, soup, and sandwiches are for sale for the students who need a snack while they study with their partners. You are constantly hearing the machines stirring up the café mocha and the lattes, and the Hispanic ladies that work there loudly gossiping about the latest soap opera and television shows. You can also there the noises of water and paper towel dispensers and girls laughing from the restrooms found right around the corner of the hall in which the Atrium Café is found. This Lobby also includes two areas that allow students to receive information about every aspect of the University. There is a desk as soon as you walk in the front sliding doors, and the One Stop which I located directly across those sliding doors. There is constantly a smell of the café mochas, and hot chocolate that come from the Atrium Café which leaves and person craving one of their delicious treats. Also, a lot of the students that attend the University of Massachusetts Boston are smokers and unfortunately the strong smell of cigarettes often times invade the lounge area because the smokers stand very near the doors causing the stench to enter the room via the breezes that come every time the door opens. Luckily the smell of the coffee is stronger than the cigarettes, leaving a more pleasant aroma for those who linger in the atrium. If you are looking for a place of peace and quiet, the lounge area near the One Stop is not the best place to choose. It is a very busy and often loud environment. There is the cafeteria on the first floor so at 11:00 am when it’s time for people to start buying their lunches; the lounge area gets very loud. Also on the first floor, there is an area where the academic clubs and school organizations hold their events which usually involves music and people talking to one another. Another reason why the environment is not so quiet is that the shuttle buses that come from the train station drop of the passengers at the front door, so large groups of people are always in and out of the building which is obviously a disruption. Also at the One Stop there are computers which are open to the public so there are always people crowded around there. Although the environment may be a bit loud, it is still a great place to meet up with someone since you don’t have to worry about whispering like you would when you are in a library or other similar locations. During the hours of about 10:00 am to about 3:00 pm the One Stop has one set of a variety of different uses. One of the most obvious is that it is a place of encounter. There were many groups of students in the area, some studying, while some played cards games such as UNO. Also tutors meet with students discussing economical issues, mathematics, and many other subjects. Also the One-Stop is open during those hours so there are students visitors constantly in and out, and depending on what time of the school year it is, there are lines to enter the One-Stop. Usually during that time you will find younger students meeting up with friends, doing work on their lap tops, groups working together on projects, academic advisors meeting with students. There is a variety in that area during such as girls with Ugg Boots, scarves, and jackets, guys where their sweatshirts and sneakers, but there are also girls who wear stilettos and dresses to school. There is definitely a diverse group of students who unite themselves in the Atrium of the Campus Center Building. Now while I waited for my 7:00 pm Lab Exam the environment at the Atrium was very different. The most noticeable difference was the noise level, because there were less students coming in and out of the shuttle buses, and the One-Stop was now closed. The amount of people on the sofas was a lot less than before also. During this time there were no tutors or academic advisors and there weren’t many groups of people. The age group also changed a lot, there were a lot of older students, and most of them on laptops or just doing homework. Also, what I found the most interesting was the amount of people that was sleeping on the sofas. There was an elderly man, who unfortunately was causing quite a bit of noise with his snoring. There were two other young adults curled up on the couches taking a quick nap before they went to another class. There was definitely a difference in environment and people during a later time at the Atrium. The Atrium in the Campus Center Building at the One-Stop is the perfect place to have at a University with such a diverse group of students that the University of Massachuetts Boston has. The sofas and the pastel colors give the area a mellow and calming feeling, which is perfect for a place with so many different uses. I believe that if it had too many colors it would distract those who were there to only do homework or catch up on some studying or reading. The abstract ceiling is definitely inviting to the younger group of students because of how modern it is. The flags of all the different countries that are hung from the balconies is one of the most effective part of the Atrium because it really shows what the University represents and it shows how they welcome people from every ethnic and age group. The University does not have dorms, therefore the students who goo there are commuting almost every day to attend their classes, and the comfy sofas, with the nearby café is perfect for a quick snack since they are not home or near a dorm room. The atrium Café also contributes to the “third place” feeling that the Atrium has. The building also allows students to do a variety of things, and meet a variety of people. I have met so many people by simply sitting on those sofas, and I have learned many things about the University as well. Allowing Wi-Fi for the students to use there computers allows students to do work, and having the sofas in groups of four allows groups to get to together and work on a project or to just simply catch up and chat. The amount of sofas and tables is also very nice because since the University has thousands of students, the large area and large amount of seating area allows a larger amount of students to sit and do work. The University of Massachusetts Boston has a group of students of many different ages and many different cultures and ethnicities. Also, each and every student has a different schedule, and the Atrium and its variety of uses and purposes allows every student to be accommodated. From the internet connect, to coffee and muffins, the students and faculty are allowed to use the area whenever they desire for just about anything. Every aspect and resource of the Atrium café accommodates the diverse group of students of the University of Massachusetts Boston, allowing every person to feel comfortable in their own unique way. To the side of the lounge there is what is known as the Atrium Café where coffee, hot chocolate, sweets, cereal, soup, and sandwiches are for sale for the students who need a snack while they study with their partners. You are constantly hearing the machines stirring up the café mocha and the lattes, and the Hispanic ladies that work there loudly gossiping about the latest soap opera and television shows. You can also there the noises of water and paper towel dispensers and girls laughing from the restrooms found right around the corner of the hall in which the Atrium Café is found. This Lobby also includes two areas that allow students to receive information about every aspect of the University. There is a desk as soon as you walk in the front sliding doors, and the One Stop which I located directly across those sliding doors. There is constantly a smell of the café mochas, and hot chocolate that come from the Atrium Café which leaves and person craving one of their delicious treats. Also, a lot of the students that attend the University of Massachusetts Boston are smokers and unfortunately the strong smell of cigarettes often times invade the lounge area because the smokers stand very near the doors causing the stench to enter the room via the breezes that come every time the door opens. Luckily the smell of the coffee is stronger than the cigarettes, leaving a more pleasant aroma for those who linger in the atrium. If you are looking for a place of peace and quiet, the lounge area near the One Stop is not the best place to choose. It is a very busy and often loud environment. There is the cafeteria on the first floor so at 11:00 am when it’s time for people to start buying their lunches; the lounge area gets very loud. Also on the first floor, there is an area where the academic clubs and school organizations hold their events which usually involves music and people talking to one another. Another reason why the environment is not so quiet is that the shuttle buses that come from the train station drop of the passengers at the front door, so large groups of people are always in and out of the building which is obviously a disruption. Also at the One Stop there are computers which are open to the public so there are always people crowded around there. Although the environment may be a bit loud, it is still a great place to meet up with someone since you don’t have to worry about whispering like you would when you are in a library or other similar locations. During the hours of about 10:00 am to about 3:00 pm the One Stop has one set of a variety of different uses. One of the most obvious is that it is a place of encounter. There were many groups of students in the area, some studying, while some played cards games such as UNO. Also tutors meet with students discussing economical issues, mathematics, and many other subjects. Also the One-Stop is open during those hours so there are students visitors constantly in and out, and depending on what time of the school year it is, there are lines to enter the One-Stop. Usually during that time you will find younger students meeting up with friends, doing work on their lap tops, groups working together on projects, academic advisors meeting with students. There is a variety in that area during such as girls with Ugg Boots, scarves, and jackets, guys where their sweatshirts and sneakers, but there are also girls who wear stilettos and dresses to school. There is definitely a diverse group of students who unite themselves in the Atrium of the Campus Center Building. Now while I waited for my 7:00 pm Lab Exam the environment at the Atrium was very different. The most noticeable difference was the noise level, because there were less students coming in and out of the shuttle buses, and the One-Stop was now closed. The amount of people on the sofas was a lot less than before also. During this time there were no tutors or academic advisors and there weren’t many groups of people. The age group also changed a lot, there were a lot of older students, and most of them on laptops or just doing homework. Also, what I found the most interesting was the amount of people that was sleeping on the sofas. There was an elderly man, who unfortunately was causing quite a bit of noise with his snoring. There were two other young adults curled up on the couches taking a quick nap before they went to another class. There was definitely a difference in environment and people during a later time at the Atrium. The Atrium in the Campus Center Building at the One-Stop is the perfect place to have at a University with such a diverse group of students that the University of Massachuetts Boston has. The sofas and the pastel colors give the area a mellow and calming feeling, which is perfect for a place with so many different uses. I believe that if it had too many colors it would distract those who were there to only do homework or catch up on some studying or reading. The abstract ceiling is definitely inviting to the younger group of students because of how modern it is. The flags of all the different countries that are hung from the balconies is one of the most effective part of the Atrium because it really shows what the University represents and it shows how they welcome people from every ethnic and age group. The University does not have dorms, therefore the students who goo there are commuting almost every day to attend their classes, and the comfy sofas, with the nearby café is perfect for a quick snack since they are not home or near a dorm room. The atrium Café also contributes to the “third place” feeling that the Atrium has. The building also allows students to do a variety of things, and meet a variety of people. I have met so many people by simply sitting on those sofas, and I have learned many things about the University as well. Allowing Wi-Fi for the students to use there computers allows students to do work, and having the sofas in groups of four allows groups to get to together and work on a project or to just simply catch up and chat. The amount of sofas and tables is also very nice because since the University has thousands of students, the large area and large amount of seating area allows a larger amount of students to sit and do work. The University of Massachusetts Boston has a group of students of many different ages and many different cultures and ethnicities. Also, each and every student has a different schedule, and the Atrium and its variety of uses and purposes allows every student to be accommodated. From the internet connect, to coffee and muffins, the students and faculty are allowed to use the area whenever they desire for just about anything. Every aspect and resource of the Atrium café accommodates the diverse group of students of the University of Massachusetts Boston, allowing every person to feel comfortable in their own unique way.