Normally when you tell people you go to college in Baltimore, you often receive questions right after like "Isn't Baltimore dangerous?" "Wasn't there riots there?" "Isn't full of homeless people?" "Isn't Baltimore super run down?" and, the most popular, "Why would you choose to go to Baltimore?" as they cringe at you. While Baltimore might have a pretty bad rap, anyone who has spend time in Baltimore is aware of the true beauty this city has to offer you. From all the different and unique neighborhoods to the thousands of college students to the amazing food. Truly Baltimore is the best place for you to call home for your college years.

1. With every college so different from one another, they all come together to call Baltimore home.

2. The O's even if you're not a Baltimore native, you will still find yourself low-key upset when they aren't winning.

3. The food around Baltimore is great. From crab cakes to whole crabs: there are amazing restaurants in all the different areas like Fell's Point and Belvedere. There are countless opportunities for you to get good food just about anywhere.

4. We are a lacrosse city, while football may not be a big deal here. We have lacrosse.

5. With DC just a quick train ride away, there's no need to want to stay.

6. The Baltimore Nightlife is lively, from Fell's Point to Powerplant. You'll be bound to have a good night.

7. There's countless adventures for you to embark on. With all of the different neighborhoods and parks for you to explore, it'll never be a dull moment for you.

8. It is the greatest city in America. Even our benches say we are the greatest city in all of America. How can you argue with that?

9. We still get four seasons. Even though the weather sometimes might seem bi-polar, and it may be 96 degrees one day at 64 the next, we still have all four seasons in this wonderful city.

10. The Maryland pride whether you're from Maryland or call Maryland your home for four or more years is unreal.