One of my favorite things about Creighton is that it is such a close-knit community. It is nearly impossible to walk down the Mall without stopping to chat with friends and classmates. Various student groups are constantly working hard to make sure there is always something happening on campus.
Oftentimes, it seems like Creighton has anticipated our every last need. Craving sushi or Chinese food? Just head to Skutt. Need some milk and sugar to make your roommate some birthday cookies? The Birdfeeder convenience store has you covered.
Desperately trying to avoid homework? Comedians, poets, athletes and the like are always being brought to campus. From food to entertainment to physical fitness, Creighton has you covered.
Creighton works extremely hard to make these 140 acres feel like home. But, with all that being said, just because you don’t have to leave campus doesn’t mean you shouldn’t.
We’ve all heard of the Creighton bubble: the idea of getting so sucked into student life on campus that you are essentially oblivious of the world outside. It is so easy, and tempting, to let the Creighton bubble take over your life. But there comes a time in every student’s life to burst the Creighton bubble.
Limiting yourself solely to Creighton experiences is like going to Disney World and staying in the Magic Kingdom; of course, the Magic Kingdom is great, maybe even the best area in the park, but you still have the whole rest of the Disney resort to explore.
As someone who grew up in Omaha, I can tell you firsthand that it is a great city. I admit it’s no New York or Chicago, but there are still so many cool places to go and discover.
Get off the beaten path between Burt and Cass and go spend a day playing frisbee out at Zorinsky Lake or go to the midnight movie at the Dundee Theater.
Another reason it’s important to burst your Creighton bubble is that sometimes Creighton’s campus is too ideal.
When you spend all of your time surrounded by well-off students studying for their “orgo” test under a picturesque tree, you can forget that many people right here in Omaha are not so fortunate.
Creighton provides lots of opportunities for doing service out in the community, which is a great way to interact with people outside of the Creighton bubble. Every building in “North O” isn’t old and brick, and there aren’t bright flowerbeds nicely spaced every 10 to 15 feet, but that’s the whole point. You will never regret getting out of your comfort zone and experiencing new things
So, as nice and comforting as it is to get nice and cozy on this campus and never leave, you are seriously limiting your college experience.