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However, the weather does more than just get people outside. It convinces them to do things like go to class. I don't know about you, but lately it has been clear that more people have been going to class. In all of the lecture hall classes that I have, it is very noticeable that more people are going. This is just an assumption, but I'm sure the weather has something to do with that. I just find it interesting that weather can have such a persuasive effect on us. When it is rainy and cold, some students do not go which suggests that the benefit or value they get from going to class does not outweigh the annoyance of walking through the rain in the cold. However, on a nice sunny day, the value of class does outweigh anything else they could be doing with their time.
In this respect, "weather" can be considered to be a talented rhetorician. Obviously, that is a bit of stretch, but the effect weather has on people cannot be overlooked. All in all, it is just amazing that people make decisions like going to classes that cost a ton of money based on the weather.
On another note, enjoy the weather while it lasts (which is hopefully forever). Personally, I just feel happier when it is nice out and I love being outside. Are you the same way? Do you find that weather affects any of the decisions you make?
I definitely have found that my actions are influenced by what the weather is like. Coming back from Spring Break was a particular shock because not only was the weather nice, but Daylight Savings Time came into effect as well. Not only is it warm and sunny, but it is also light outside for longer, which makes it feel like it's earlier than it actually is. I'm more likely to go out with my friends now because it's not actually cold, and I'll be able to see where we're going. I may or may not have been "sick' and missed class in order to spend a little more time outside with my friends. I suspect that either already has been or will be the case with many other people.
ReplyDeleteI agree and disagree with you. I did notice more people in my large lectures, but I think it because we have midterm exams coming up. However, there is a much bigger turnout than when it was snowing or it is a rainy day. I disagree with you somewhat on your idea that people are encouraged to go to class when it is nice out, because I know a handful of people who have skipped classes because they want to take advantage of the perfect weather. I can imagine it is going to be even harder to go to class when it gets even warmer out since people will be playing sports and too lazy to walk in the heat.
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