At the time of writing this, it's been eight days since I moved into my dorm room at Montclair State University. Commuting (通勤) or going online completely is not an option for me. I can't drive a car. And I am studying journalism, which is difficult to practice with online-only classes.

Few people are on campus. The school is doing phased move-ins. For the safety of students and staff,you have to fill out charts and forms telling the school exactly where you go and when you will move in.

Housing was not a big concern because the on-campus population has been halved. I moved in at the earliest time I could: Aug. 10. During that time, the only people I saw were joggers wheezing up the many hills around my school. To get my double room, I had to fill out an abundance of paperwork. I agreed that in the event that I get COVID-19, I'll move to a single room completely lacking in human contact, besides food delivery and online classes.

And then there was the food situation. It's unknown whether dining options will be open in time for our classes next week, and if they are, how they will be handled. The tables I spent many hours sitting at with friends have all but disappeared. There are plenty of floor signs at the canteen for all students to follow. Instead of sitting down to eat, it was grab-and-go. Pick whatever you want, and an employee will pack it for you in a box and a plastic bag.

But here on campus, it's the calm before the storm. Somehow, society hasn't collapsed. Cats and dogs are not raining from the sky. Pigs aren't flying. Right now, it's like a nature reserve. I've seen more birds, deer and squirrels than humans here.

My bizarre (怪异的) college situation leaves me with sleepless nights. Much like this whole pandemic (疫情),everything is just one day at a time.

【小题1】What are students from Montclair State University required to do?

A．Report their whereabouts.	B．Fill out application forms.
C．Take online courses at dorms.	D．Move in as soon as possible.

【小题2】Why did the author feel confident of getting a double room?

A．He was infected with COVID-19.

B．There were not so many applicants.

C．He came earlier than any other students.

D．He submitted all the necessary paperwork.

【小题3】What can we learn about the food situation?

A．Food will be delivered by an employee.

B．Students will have more choices next week.

C．Students are not allowed to eat at the canteen.

D．The canteen provides more tables and floor signs.

【小题4】Which word best describes the author's attitude to the future?

A．Optimistic.	B．Concerned.
C．Relaxed.	D．Indifferent.