Built in 1845, University College Cork in Ireland was a branch of the Queen’s College. The campus itself spans a great deal of land, but the “Upper Grounds” were built in the university’s early years. The building symbolizes the longevity of education because it is remained so untouched, inside and out, since its building. I chose this building because this is the place where my study abroad courses held class four days a week. When we first saw the campus, I was astounded by the size of the buildings as well as their details. Almost every building on campus was based off the same style of architecture (Gothic-style), which was a big difference from OU’s campus where the buildings can walk you through the school’s past. This building was transitive in the sense that much of its original construction and style was the same–even classroom size. The building also carries the happy memories of my classmates and study abroad courses so the building itself just embodies the experiences and people I was with in Ireland.

(Great Hall and Aula Maxima pictured below, both located in Main Quadrangle)