11 Signs You Are From Blacksburg, Virginia
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11 Signs You Are From Blacksburg, Virginia

You know you're a Blacksburglar if you can relate to these!

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11 Signs You Are From Blacksburg, Virginia
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Blacksburg may be a small town, but the fact that it is home to a huge university makes it feel a lot bigger. Virginia Tech has around 30,000 students! We really are all a family! Here are 10 signs that you are from Blacksburg!

1. You are so used to saying you are from Virginia Tech.

You always describe Blacksburg as the home of Virginia Tech because nobody is sure where Blacksburg is.

2. You know everybody because the high school only has 1,200 students.

Even if you are not friends with someone, there's a high chance that you at least know their name. It's a very close community. Everyone's always down for a visit to Frank's movie theater.

3. You have a lot of "Steppin' Out" T-shirts.

"Steppin' Out" is an annual summer festival that has over 250 artists and crafts people from around the country selling unique products. The best apart about it is that it is free and it's a great time to mingle with good friends!

4. The weather is bi-polar but the people of Blacksburg are used to it.

It is normal for Blacksburg to have snow at odd times. But the sun will probably be out the next day.

5. The UVA versus VT game is the highlight of your year.


Your family has said, 'Hokie, Hokie, Hokie, Hi,' so many times that your dog even knows it.

6. In addition to that, the Christiansburg vs Blacksburg game always brings out the school spirit in everybody!

It's not unusual to hear someone shout 'C-burg's a worm!' continuously throughout the big day.

7. Cook-out is the go-to spot after the game.

It is always best when it's late at night.

8. When people come to visit, you take them to a beautiful hiking spot.

You can't say you're from Blacksburg if you've never been to the Cascades, Pandapas pond, the duck pond, or the new river.

9. You have to go to Christiansburg if you want to go to shopping.

Blacksburg only has the University mall, so you have to take the ride to Christiansburg unless you just want to stock up on Virginia Tech gear.

10. You can't believe how big Blacksburg is getting.

With a HWY-55 and Tropical Smoothie, Blacksburg is really growing. There's only more to come! McAlister's Deli will be there soon enough.

11. You will always consider Blacksburg your home.

Even if you are living somewhere else now, there is only one Blacksburg. There's no place else quite like it, and it will always be the definition of home in your own dictionary.


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