“Just do it” is a well-known catchphrase of a famous sports brand; I have always questioned its excessive simplicity and perhaps even inadequacy in conveying whatever the meaning that was supposed to be delivered to the customers. In fact, a more appropriate question would be asking what the meaning really is. “Do it,” the phrase reads, but do what? Is doing “it” any different from “just” doing it? These might constitute an absurd trail of thoughts, but hours of contemplation on the topic led me to the silhouette of what just doing something means.

Now, with regards to finding the time and the place for relaxation, it is hard to argue against the fact that many people these days deliberately seek their own way to take a step back and try to relax. Sometimes, it appears as if trying too hard ends up no better than hardly trying at all.

Serendipity may be the keyword here: finding that moment of physical and emotional repose and suddenly coming across the vast, though imaginary, field of overwhelming calmness. It may sound hardly realistic, but the following places, is realistic enough – being located on our campus – and should encourage the reader to take a walk outside on a daily basis and stop intentionally to try feeling at ease.

Probably less known to the freshmen, who generally live in one of the northern dormitories, is the way from Dasom and Heemang Hall (W4) to the International Center (W2-1). Ideal for both walking and biking, this series of gradual ups and downs takes the passersby near the woods of Eoeun Hill and across the arched vines next to the International Village (W5). Situated nearer to the center of the campus, this walk is especially well-suited for those that want some quiet time to think and not be disturbed by the hullaballoo going on in the Endless Road, or by the people playing football in the main sports field, or by the bands eager in practice up in the northern part of the campus. It may as well provide some temporary shelter from rain and snow, in case one forgets his or her umbrella; though a quintessential trail for people who frequent the West Cafeteria in the Student Center-1 (W2) from Dasom and Heemang Hall, or Narae and Mir Hall (W6), it mysteriously remains a quiet and calming place to relax and immerse oneself in his or her own footsteps.

A better-known way to stroll is the one stretching from Jinry Hall (N18) all the way down to the Information and Technology (IT) Convergence Building (N1). It is admittedly less like a proper walkway and more like a street, but that in no way diminishes the value of the walk along it. Not to mention the sidewalk downhill along Energy & Environment Center (N28) and LG Semicon Hall (N26) is also quite nice. In the spring semester, this street adds on additional façade thanks to the blooming cherry blossom flowers; less popular with outsiders, it can also accommodate the introspective minds to spend time feeling at ease, unlike the grass fields populated by picnicking outsiders in front of the Main Library (E9). In addition, this street is one of the best places for stargazers on clear night skies.

Last, a rather exotic one, is the pathway by the stadium (E17) near the Medical Center (E21). One might be wondering how to find relief in a place like this one. True, people frequent the stadium for football matches, sports events are held there every now and then, and the OLEV bus takes dozens of people in and out every 15 minutes. But the stadium is an odd place that leads a double life late at night. When the lights go off, the stadium transforms itself into a haven for walkers. If you do not want to worry about fast racing bikes or cars, and yet want a tranquil atmosphere, the stadium is the right (and probably one of the few) place to go. Picking out your favorite songs and walking to the music would bring calmness to the max. There is no doubt that time-consuming thoughts and mind-boggling issues of the visitors of this place will get resolved.