Even though summer is just starting, I really am missing being at Rutgers. Rutgers is a school that you learn to love, even though it is a little rough around the edges. I know I made the right choice coming here. These are a few signs that really show that you are a true Rutgers student.
1. Half your t-shirts are red or Rutgers-related.
Since you are spending thousands of dollars to go here you might as well take full advantage of free merch.
2. Football games are really more about the tailgates than they are about the actual game.
RIP the Alley.
3. You will never have a schedule with all the classes you wanted... or needed.
If you are one of the lucky few that does, consider yourselves blessed.
4. At some point in your college career, you will live off of fat sandwiches and pizza.
And this will probably result in your freshman fifteen.
5. 500 people lectures are completely normal.
...but this doesn't mean you should skip.
6. You know that Alexander Library is more closely resembles a noisy club than an actual library.
I'm still in the search of a quiet place to study at on College Ave.
7. Taking the bus to Cook Douglass from anywhere is actually a serious commute.
...especially if it's raining.
8. Brower is the busiest after a dage.
But be warned — Brower might also kill you. To be honest, the worst that will happen is food poisoning, but still.
9. Crime alerts become a regular notification.
I still highly recommend getting pepper spray though and never walking alone.
10. You will meet some of the most amazing and loving friends here, and graduating will be the happiest and saddest day of your life.
Which is one of the many reasons why I love Rutgers so much.
