After observing the world around me, I have found 20 "bugs." Here is a permutation of the 20 bugs:
1.) Little to no available parking near the UF Murphree area.
--->Why is there little to no available parking?
A: The parking is limited due to a higher student to parking ratio
2.) No seating at the Italian Gator
---> Why is there no seating at the Italian Gator?
A: Italian Gator doesn't have a dine-in restaurant and not a lot of outside space.
3.) My freezer's ice maker stopped working
---> Why did my freezer's ice maker stop working?
A: Most likely due to old age and little maintenance performed on the freezer.
4.) The good desks are rarely available on the third floor of Library West.
---> Why are the good desks rarely available?
A: There are only a few of them on the third floor and the library is usually packed.
5.) The water pressure in the showers is not as high as I would prefer
---> Why is the water pressure low?
A: Perhaps the shower heads are not capable of increased water pressure.
6.) The water in the showers and sink is hard
---> Why is the water in the showers hard?
A: This is most likely due to the age of the Murphree area buildings.
7.) Many clubs mainly use Facebook as their source of communication
---> Why do clubs mainly use Facebook for communication?
A: Clubs use Facebook since it is the most popular social media application and it has many communication tools.
8.) Many bicyclists do not yield to pedestrian crosswalks
---> Why do many bicyclists fail to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks?
A: Perhaps many bicyclists are not aware of right-of-way laws
9.) The lines at Panda Express during lunchtime tend to be very long
---> Why are the lines long at Panda Express during lunchtime?
A: Many people are hungry and crave food from Panda Express.
10.) Wearing a pair of (fashionable) sunglasses is nearly impossible with prescription eyewear
---> Why is it nearly impossible to wear sunglasses with prescription eyewear?
A: Most sunglasses are not meant to be worn over other eyewear.
11.) My neck hurts after using the computer for an extended period of time (>1 hour)
---> Why does my neck hurt from using the computer for longer than an hour?
A: It is difficult to maintain proper posture after such a long time.
12.) The crosswalk buttons appear to have no effect on light wait times at the crosswalks near W. University Avenue
---> Why do the crosswalk buttons seem to have no effect on wait times?
A: This is most likely due to the high traffic on W. University Ave.
13.) The clickers are required for many lectures
---> Why are clickers required for many lectures?
A: The clickers are primarily used to collect attendance
14.) There are only two (male) bathroom stalls on the whole 3rd floor of Library West
---> Why are there only two stalls?
A: Not really sure. It might be due to less of a need since the other floors have stalls
15.) It is very humid during the summer months in Florida
---> Why is it humid?
A: Florida has a humid subtropical climate
16.) Wireless headphones need to be constantly recharged
---> Why do wireless headphones need to be recharged often?
A: The type of battery and its capacity could be the reasons
17.) I almost always get caught in the rain in Gainesville without an umbrella or poncho
---> Why do I get caught in the rain without rain gear?
A: I forget to take my rain gear before I leave my dorm --- forgetting the unpredictable weather
18.) Making your own food is really inconvenient
---> Why is making your own food inconvenient?
A: In order to make your food, you must go to the store, gather the ingredients/supplies, bring them to your dorm, and then cook it in the kitchen.
19.) On hot and humid days, acne is more likely to occur
---> Why is acne more likely to occur when it is hot and humid?
A: The heat and humidity make your skin sweat and produce oil. If not washed with acne soap, this could become a prime spot for bacteria growth.
20.) Panda Express is not open on Sundays
---> Why is Panda Express not open on Sundays?
A: Not really sure. I think it may be due to less consumer demand on Sundays or some kind of contractual issue.
Reflection:
I found this assignment more difficult than I had expected it to be. I am a very observant person, but after the 12th bug, I had to really think hard about my experiences around campus. It took me over an hour to come up with the list above.
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