The trees in bloom on campus. SARAH ROLKA / THE QUADRANGLE
Sarah Rolka, Asst. Features Editor
Last week, the sun finally came out in New York City. Many people on campus and in the city have enjoyed the sunny weather by starting to wear their summer closet and spending time outside. Spring has also officially sprung with all the flowers and trees blooming and pollen has been affecting those with allergies. The Quadrangle spoke with students regarding the hot weather and changes in their outfits in response to the heat but also the colder weather in the following weeks.
Besjana Krasniqi ‘28, psychology major
The Quadrangle: How has the last week felt for you with all the nice weather?
Besjana Krasniqi: It was really exciting. I got to go to Central Park and I’ve just been spending a lot of time outside.
TQ: What has changed regarding your wardrobe this week?
BK: Lots of short sleeves, I like linen pants and long skirts. Jeans and like nice sleeveless tops.
TQ: Thoughts on the colder weather next week?
BK: I like the winter time, so I like the cold weather but I just wish it would just stay “normal.”
TQ: What are your thoughts on seeing everyone outside on the quad hanging out?
BK: I find it really cool how everyone gets together for the nice weather because I know before that barely anyone was outside. So it’s nice to see that sort of community come out.
TQ: Anything you might like to share regarding the summer and nicer weather? Any fun plans?
BK: I’m actually going back home to Kosova right after finals so that’ll be a lot of fun, seeing family, going to the beach in Albania and that sort of thing.
Sofimar Encarnación ‘26, political science major
The Quadrangle: How has the last week felt for you with all the nice weather?
Sofimar Encarnación: I have felt like it was wonderful and amazing but I’ve also been really angry because I always check the weather like two weeks ahead and I know it’s going to be cold next week, so I’m really pissed.
TQ: What has changed regarding your wardrobe this week?
SE: I wore a dress, I pulled my cute little black dress out of retirement… I wore sleeveless tops, that was fun. Little more “off-the-shoulder” moments; just a jolly old time, I wore shorts. It was wonderful, it was great.
TQ: Thoughts on the colder weather next week?
SE: I don’t hate it. This week has pissed me off a little bit because ‘yes, it’s so nice’ and I like that it’s nice, but what happened to ‘April showers bring May flowers?’ It feels like the first time in April that it’s rained… That’s insane, but generally speaking, I’m slightly excited for the cold but I could go without it too.
TQ: Thoughts on seeing everyone outside on the quad hanging out?
SE: I feel like whenever the weather gets warm and I see people on the quad, it kind of reminds me that the school is a real place. I feel like I sort of exist in a vacuum when I come to school until it gets hot outside, and I’m on the quad and see like 15 million people and I’m like ‘Wow, people go here.’ That is cool but also it makes me think, ‘So many people have different lives.’ You don’t know anything about it until you see everybody on the quad and you’re like ‘Wow, everyone’s enjoying the same thing at the same time for once.
TQ: Anything you might like to share regarding the summer and nicer weather? Any fun plans?
SE: I’m graduating next month. The week after graduation, I am taking a week-long trip to Florida to celebrate myself but mainly also to celebrate my sister’s 21 birthday. So I’m going to be outside.
Juliana DeSouza ‘28, management major
The Quadrangle: How has the last week felt for you with all the nice weather?
Juliana DeSouza : Definitely really nice, I’ve been outside doing a lot of my work.
TQ: What has changed regarding your wardrobe this week?
JD: I get to wear shoes, I like a pretty casual [style]…
TQ: Thoughts on the colder weather next week?
JD: I didn’t know it was going to be colder… I don’t really like the humidity but I wish it would get a little colder.
TQ: Thoughts on seeing everyone outside on the quad hanging out?
JD: I’ve definitely seen more of my friends outside just casually walking by and it’s nice – everyone’s playing sports and stuff.
TQ: Anything you might like to share regarding the summer and nicer weather? Any fun plans?
JD: I’m going back home, I’m from Maryland. So, just spending time with family and friends.