How to make sure you get a seat on the train

One of our many outstanding students saw this on the train and thought it unique enough to take a photo. We will keep her name anonymous as we have heard that it is prohibited to take photos on the subway. But we thought the photo was so great, we had to publish it. We are very impressed that the student, unlike most New Yorkers, was so observant of her surroundings and not only that, but had the presence of mind to take a picture of it.