A Walk Through DePaul’s Fall Days
There’s something about fall at DePaul that makes campus feel extra alive. The trees turn golden, every corner smells like pumpkin spice, and suddenly your planner is packed with midterms and campus events. It’s busy, cozy, and beautiful all at once. Here’s what this season has been like so far.
The campus has been really busy lately — there’s always something going on, from fall fairs to movie nights at The Ray. I even went to the Fall Career Fair in the Loop, which was such a cool experience seeing so many companies and students in one place. It felt like one of those “real college” moments. For me it was a mix of excitement, nerves, and the feeling of figuring things out. Fall is also when I fully get into my cozy café era. Brownstones, DePaul Center Starbucks, or any café with warm lights is my go-to spot. There’s just something about sipping a pumpkin spice latte while working on essays that makes even midterms feel less scary.
Of course, it’s not all pumpkin and pretty leaves — fall quarter is when reality hits. Between group projects, midterms, and adjusting to colder mornings, the days kinda get hectic. Still, somehow the energy around campus — everyone walking around with coffee cups and laptops — makes it all feel like we’re in it together. Fall at DePaul has this balance of calm and chaos that I’ve started to love. It’s the season that reminds me why I actually came here. I came to grow, to experience new things, and to find joy in simple moments. From the sound of leaves crunching under my shoes to late-night study sessions with friends, these are the moments that make all the busyness worth it.
