Harvard University

This is my second trip to Harvard, and it seems a little different. I don't know whether it is the hot weather or something else makes my heart beat faster.

Last time I went to Harvard, I walked around the campus, and saw many buildings such as the Science Center, the Memorial Hall and the area of the famous law school. I am not excited at that time. However, I visited Harvard with awe because this time I noticed that it is the most famous university in the world which is the dream of millions of students. I just listened to every word of the tour guide without exploring more by myself. Maybe because we learned Walker Percy's "The loss of the Creature" in college writing class this week, I really feel that I am in the "symbolic complex" which blocks students' sovereignty.

However, I am not saying that this trip is not useful. I know a lot of history through the introduction of the Harvard student. I just feel that I am idolizing the university, and it may block me from seeing the real university. I suppose that students who study in Harvard will have different feelings toward the university. They feel in the way that we perceive our familiar elementary school, and high school. I hope that I can someday find something new and belong to our own in the famous university.

The Freedom Trail

Upon getting out of the Park St. Station, we arrived at the Boston Common. There are people sitting, lying on the green grass, and they enjoyed the afternoon sunshine. The Boston Common looks so new and modern that I could not believe that I was in the America's oldest park! Statutes in the fountain must have a long history, watching people coming and going for centuries.

The roads along the Freedom Trail are has the combination of history and modern elements. On the one side there are historical attractions, and on the other side of the road, there are shops, hotels, and banks. The effort to preserve historical spots and develop the city is great.

The Granary Burying Ground is the resting place of Boston's most famous early citizens. Important people like signers of Declaration of Independence and patriots Paul Revere rested here. The headstones of victims of Boston Massacre showed the miserable history during that time. A boy aged six died in the Boston Massacre. People visiting there all showed great respect for the souls. They suffered and made contributions to the in dependence of North America.

We also walked past the Old State House Museum. An introducing board on the walls of reads"WITH IN THESE WALLS John Adams, John Hancock, Samuel Adams, and other patriots debated the future of American self-government and set in motion the American Revolution." Suddenly I felt that I could see these famous people working hard till midnight for the independence of America. Touching the walls, I could hear their voices. If they could witness the changes to the United States over centuries, they would be very glad.

Every country has pioneers devoted themselves to the liberation of their people, and we should keep them in mind. These patriots also encouraged me to study hard and work hard to take more responsibility to construct my country.