Greenville, North Carolina. Known as the home of East Carolina University, pirate pride, and for some of the best tailgating on the East Coast.

Nevertheless, one thing it is also just as well known for is the horrible traffic that never fails to appear after students move back into town. As a native of Greenville, the winter and summer breaks are anxiously awaited because all residents know that when students go home the 30 minute drive to cover about 7 miles will take less than 15 minutes and save a bunch of gas as well as frustration.

However, until then, here are 13 thoughts everyone will undoubtedly have while driving though Greenville during the upcoming semester.    

1.     Greenville Boulevard is so backed up with traffic. 

2.     How long has that other light been green? 

3.     Yes! It’s yellow! Almost my turn to go. 

4.     Wait. No. Is this a joke? My light was green for like, 10 seconds. 

5.     GO! GO! GO! Yellow means speed up everyone knows that. 

6.     Damn. Didn’t make that light. I vow to make the next one even if I come close to running the red. 

7.     Why is traffic not moving? Is there an accident up ahead? 

8.     There probably is. Have people even taken Driver’s Ed or is the DMV just handing out licenses these days? 

9.     Praise! Cars are moving again. There better be a bathroom there. 

10.   Oh hell no. They are not getting in front of me and can turn that blinker off. I’ve earned my spot in this lane. 

11.  Whoever thought middle turning lanes was a good idea was definitely on drugs.

12.  I should’ve been an extra in the Fast and Furious. Paul Walker would’ve been proud. 

13.  Finally made it. And of course, there are no parking spots.

So be prepared, if you're trying to get around in Greenville... don't expect it to be easy.