My first year at Indiana State University was a great one! Now entering my second, I feel it's my duty to pass on these 10 lessons I learned to any Sycamore newcomers.
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1. Spend your commons cash wisely.
There are two kinds of people: those who blow all their commons cash in a week and those who spend it wisely throughout the semester. I’ve yet to meet the second person.
2. You will get "railroaded."
More trains than girls with nose rings. (Relax, I didn’t say you can’t pull it off.) The best part is when the conductor decides to completely stop the giant turd on wheels because they know you’re already running late.
3. Don’t assume cars will stop for you.
By rule, people on the crosswalks are supposed to have the right of way. However, walking around campus is like a giant game of Frogger. Of course, you could always bite the bullet and try for free tuition.
4. The after party is at Chava's.
The workers almost get confused if you walk in during daylight hours. This place thrives off drunken herds. “Hmm, I did sacrifice with light beer tonight. Yeah, I’ll take a Mega Burrito murdered with queso.”
5. There should be a class on Greek Letters.
My previous university didn’t have Greek Life, so it took me a while to figure out that the funky looking E stood for Sigma and you don’t dare call Pi Kappa Phi “Pike” because that title belongs to Pi Kappa Alpha. Still not sure whether to pronounce Phi with a hard "I" or like "fee." “Pft, geed.”
6. There's always construction.
“Yeah, that project should definitely be an inconvenience for students. Let’s start it and forget to finish."
7. Cargo shorts are illegal.
You know what, the hell with that. I’ll revert back to Hollister polos and jeans that fought a cheese grater before I wear those Easter egg colored chubbies with boat shoes. “Pft, geed.”
8. Nobody goes to football games.
This one’s personal. Oh sure, everyone will tailgate and leave their half full Keystones all over the lot. Then come game time, you all scurry out like a bunch of freshmen who just heard, “COPS!!!”
9. You will hate Mini Coopers and Fiats.
Could it be? An open spot in the front row? *Drum roll...* NOPE!
10. We’re number one in community service.
And boy, do we make damn sure we hold on to that title. I’m all for helping others, but 25 required hours for a math class?
So welcome, freshmen, and enjoy being a Sycamore.
