A university in 2026 is not a building but a portal. Students learn in virtual auditoriums but come to the physical campus for socialization and technical support. The lobby here is a hub with VR pods for immersion, headset charging stations, and holographic tutors. Reception is a tech-support bureau, not just registration.
VR-Pods as Classrooms
Instead of desks — individual pods for VR lecture immersion. The lobby looks like a sci-fi center: rows of translucent spheres with soft chairs and Quest/Vision Pro headsets. A student checks in at reception, takes a pod, and 'enters' virtual Oxford or MIT. This is a galactic education experience.
Holographic Concierge
AI Administrator
The physical reception desk is supplemented by a hologram — an AI assistant answering schedule questions, helping find virtual auditoriums, and even giving career advice. A live employee only steps in for complex cases. This is 'hybrid reality' service.
