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Thank you, Bethlehem

A Lehigh student’s end-of-semester ritual: a walk down the hills to the Southside, a stop at a familiar café and gratitude for the small moments that make Bethlehem feel like home.

Published May 19, 2026, 8:04 AM EDT | Lehigh University

The writer shares an end-of-semester tradition of leaving their apartment during finals week to walk down the hills to Bethlehem’s Southside. They begin at a favorite café, laughing with a barista who knows their order — a large latte with whole milk — and reflects on the community moments that sustain campus life.