Tan: Amidst the lush greenery and tranquil rivers of Surat Thani, sit my village. For years, we have casually walked amongst the growing fruits and vegetables, eating at each other’s tables, and …show more content…
Tires screeching, loud talking, hundreds of footsteps, and of course, the sound of the steam whistle are just some of the sounds that we hear every single day. Especially during football games, the freshman hill is packed with people bustling around outside the Bobby Dodd stadium gates. Although we both enjoy being part of a large, school-spirited campus, our minds are full of personal voices that constantly remind us about the overwhelming loads of assignments, exams, club meetings, and homework. Through the creation of this short film, we explored various locations on campus to seek our personal silence.
[ Fourth Street] As we walked up the 4th street, we were surrounded by fraternity and sorority houses. From Sigma Chi to Delta Tau Delta, our anxiety rose as the fraternity guys sat in the white rocking chairs, blasting loud rock music in front of their houses. We both felt intimidated by the loud noise and knew that silence was nowhere to be found