Sunday, April 29, 2007

Academic birds

At spring time, a lot of young birds come to the University Park. They may have been persuaded by their parents or realized themselves the importance of higher studies. We´re talking about worm picking, nest building, aerodynamics and perhaps Swahili. A lot of these youngsters are focused on going abroad, so an exotic language might be of interest.

While the students enjoy the sweet life of University Park, their parents are constantly busy with their duties. They could ask themselves, "Why don´t we live in the forest? It´s much more relaxed and comfortable." But they don´t! They are distinguished birds, high-brow even, and appreciate the historic setting they live in.

But not all academic birds succeed. Some of them turn into doves, living entirely off government aid. Most turn into ducks and spend the rest of their days in a pond, where the Universe is clamped by everyday life. But a few select, fortunate birds, find a thermal that lifts them and gives them a bigger picture.

And some birds ... Nah, I think I´ll stop here :)

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