Beating the boredom

Captains Log 
Entry 5 

So the locals tell me that they have been getting a little bored during the free hours of busy campus life, there is only one pool table, the wifi is a little slow (which would irritate anyone) and the library is a tad bland according to the majority of the veganites.

Some would like a relax lounge while other some more tables on the grass but it all seems to revolve not being bored to death. One inhabitant suggested the campus make a play room with bright coloured chairs with blank canvas's scattered around the room, bean bag reading spots and in general just a place to blow off some steam. 

Since they are working all day getting the brain to suck up as much info as they can they crave a space to just forget about the essays and assignments and let the brain run wild for a few moments. Can't say i wouldn't mind one of those. 

This will be a project i will help see through.

Examination times

Captains Log 

Entry 4

As we come closer to the trial times of the veganites, tensions are rising as the inhabitants prepare for the trials ahead. The design thinkers getting their posters on, the snap shotters trying to nail that perfect picture and the smell of holiday pushing them along.

Students are feeling the pressure as it has only now become a real thing and not a game, you can see everyone scurrying along to get assignments in on time, getting that last essay written in record time and an all out "oh god there is no time left".

As each inhabitant becomes their own keeper of time they will need to manage it well and make sure they use it just as well to get the best possible outcome. I'm looking forward to see how they each handle it.

This reminds me of our training where you had nothing but your hands to build something extraordinary...   

The more you know

Captains Log
Entry 3

I stumbled upon something today that caught my interest, campus inhabitants are not as informed as they should be on the rules and the procedures that take place. For instance resubmissions, reweighs, what happens if you fail?. Those seem to be what are on everyone's mind just before mid terms.

People seem to not realise the consequences of either not doing your work or just being indifferent, the cause seems funny enough not to be the curriculum or the campus but the interest of the inhabitants. Some classes seem to just be totally irrelevant and in turn puts the person off, which also in turn makes them not want to work for that particular module.

I spoke to a design thinker and to a creative mind like theirs anything over academic or something that involves too much "follow the rules or fail" causes them to have a sort of procrastinating nature towards said modules.


For most people it takes just a tiny thorn in the side to ruin their mood towards campus work. Look like I'm going to need to steal various solution methods from my co-captains find a solution for this problem. 

The Cafeteria Crew

Captains Log 
Entry 2
May 26

Today i spent the day getting to know the inhabitants of the cafeteria, a hungry bunch constantly chit chatting, refuelling and meeting the other veganites. Its a place with great food, great ambiance and local sport such as pool and fuzball. 

It's more than a meeting place but a hub of interaction between the different people who exchange ideas over a meal and a drink or pass the time with a sport challenge.

Sounds like a piece of paradise but alas there are a few issues that the locals wouldn't mind changing. For example some of the species just want to take a seat and eject the stress of the morning but space is limited and many are forced to stand, not nice if you are a hungry snap shotter who's been on their feet all day. Another issue i found was the design world does not give its inhabitants enough time to hunt, catch, skin and cook their food, by the time they get their meal ready its already time to get back to your daily activities while trying not to get mustard all over your white shirt.

Almost all inhabitants need at least an hour to get everything done and have a little time to relax, it will even help the system because for some crazy reason the time flows even during the morning and odd after lunch.... Crazy these veganites i say.

The Search Begins

Captain's log 
May 25th

For the past couple months I find myself spending a lot of time at campus, sort of like my second home, and campus life is its own organism in a creative ecosystem. Like any ecosystem out there, there are bits and pieces that don't sit too well with its inhabitants and may cause a little stir in the mood. My quest requires me to infiltrate this environment and gather info on what could be improved.

As any self respected adventurer i have gathered and studied my new land and gotten to know how each species of what i like to call "Veganites" behave. You get your cafeteria crew, the IT wizards, the design thinkers, the word masters, the snap shotters and many other crazy species.

I will be recording my findings and help the Veganites tame the wacky environment that is campus. 

As we learnt in Captains leaning unit one, its all about the research.