College is honestly a breath of fresh air after high school. Instead of worrying about judgement, literally not one person cares about what anyone else is doing. As a result, people do some pretty hilarious and very entertaining things. I knew college was going to be different, but maybe not this different.
1. The Iconic "Unicycle Guy"
You may have heard people talking about “the guy who rides a unicycle to class.” Well, the rumors are true, I’ve seen him! He rides his unicycle calmly, and pretty skillfully, down the street (And not even on the sidewalk, but on the road alongside actual cars). He seems pretty cool. Keep doing your thing, Unicycle Guy!
2. Adorable Service Puppies
From huge German Shepherds to tiny Golden puppies, there are beautiful dogs everywhere modeling their little service dog vests. (Honestly, I want to cry every time I see one). The cutest and funniest thing, though, is when the puppies demand to be carried up and down the stairs. The trainers have no choice but to scoop them up in their arms and carry the puppies like babies. It never fails to put a smile on your face,
3. People Riding Around in Truck Beds
Seeing a group of guys just chilling in the bed of a truck is pretty much an everyday occurrence. They just blast their music and scream “AYYY” at every one they pass. It’s an experience.
4. Someone Singing Some Form of Happy Birthday
Instance One: I was in Snelling and a guy decided to stand on the tables and belt out Happy Birthday while simultaneously opening an umbrella and twirling it around. It was honestly pretty magical.
Instance Two: The entire restaurant of Cook Out counted down to midnight together and sang Happy Birthday to a girl they’d never met before. (I’m sure the staff greatly appreciated our song).
5. Parkour
Imagine just casually walking to the dining hall with your friends when a boy does a front flip from one brick wall to the next. It’s impressive and entertaining, but also terrifying.
6. People Playing with the Automated Voice at the Bolton Crosswalk
In case you were unaware, there's an automated voice at the crosswalk outside of Bolton. Whenever someone presses the crosswalk button, it screams "Wait" and, once the sign changes to Walk, it yells "Walk sign is on for all crossings" over and over again. Then, it counts down from 13 until the sign changes back to stop. There's always that one person impatiently pressing the button and making the automated voice very angry. Some say they've started hearing "Wait" while sitting in their dorm rooms. I'm pretty sure this voice is now haunting all of our nightmares.
7. The Pledges
The pledges, however, have to be the funniest things you’ll see during your time at UGA. These aspiring frat boys are not only required to wear a blazer and tie in the Athens heat, but some of them also must grow out their mustaches (which is not a good look, let me tell you). I’ve also seen two guys who must always match (in a stylish turquoise polo and khakis), a guy who has to wear the same shirt every day, and some who have to grow out just their neck beards. But, the best by far was the pledge who must carry around a pink, rolling Barbie backpack. Isn’t college great?
