This night stands out as one of the most meaningful experiences of my university years. With the first two years shadowed by COVID-19, limiting our social activities and personal connections, this spontaneous adventure felt like a breath of fresh air—and a chance to forge deeper friendships.

With my friends: WYQ CXQ HYR

Not all those who wander are lost.

– J.R.R. Tolkien


An IMPROMPTU Plan

It all started casually enough, with four of us meeting for dinner at 6 pm. Our conversations ranged from personal stories to dreams and ambitions. Before we knew it, it was already 11:25 pm, dangerously close to the campus curfew. But none of us wanted to end it there. So we made a bold choice: we’d just keep talking—all night long.

We wandered through the city, taking an aimless, winding route from our campus and back, returning at dawn around 6 am. That night, filled with unfiltered, face-to-face, and deeply honest conversations, means so much to me. It was a reminder of the joy of pure connection and the power of simply being present.