Polishing the ice or building character?

If you’re a Purdue student or have any friends/family members that attended Purdue, you’ve probably heard that they don’t clear the snow here, but instead just polish the ice. I’m currently in my third year here at Purdue and during my time I’ve seen my fair share of winter weather and polished sidewalks. I’ve strayed away from the idea that they might just be doing a poor job, but instead this is a way to help build character. By creating a slick surface, we as students learn time management skills by leaving earlier, because we know we will have to walk slower to prevent the inevitable encounter with Winter’s slip and slide. We improve our eyesight and balance when battling these harmless blocks of H2O. These polished sidewalks don’t make life difficult; they help build us up for the rest of life.