The Nash Library is USAO’s study hub and home to the best library cat Addison. My first encounter with this building was the summer after my sophomore year of high school. I remember feelings of uneasiness and determination during that first encounter – I had finished attending my first college lecture as I was taking chemistry there for dual enrollment credit. After the lecture, I headed to the library to spend time studying for not only my class but the ACT. Entering a place full of individuals much older than me made me feel nervous and worried, but I knew I needed a place to effectively study. My main objective was to use the summer to best prepare myself for the ACT so that I could get the scholarship OU provides for a getting a 34. I was determined to get that scholarship as it would help me immensely to afford college. The inside of Nash Library was not very welcoming with the bare concrete walls and minimal nature light. However, each day it grew on me since it helped me to focus on studying and ultimately helped me achieve my goal.

The design of the Nash Library is not what sticks in my mind when I think about the building. I remember the function and purpose it provided to me. When discussing buildings and their impact on individuals, I believe what the space provides can be more important than how the building appears. I imagine this is the case for athletes who look fondly back on their old practice facilities. I will forever remember the feeling of success after a day of studying when I left the library and was rewarded with petting Addison who was always basking in the setting sun.