Every college has its attributes that make it unique, and Rowan is no exception to that. It should come as no surprise that the students who roam around campus have had similar experiences dealing with the daily things that make them Rowan students. If you go to Rowan, you will understand these struggles.
1. You’ve combined the colors yellow and brown and weren’t ashamed to be seen in public.
We all know yellow and brown look gross together. But we wear it proudly, anyway. We’re Rowan; it’s fine.
2. You’ve had to explain what a “prof” is to at least one person.
Because this place has become part of your life, hearing “GO PROFS” everywhere is acceptable. When outsiders hear the word, it’s confusing. But it’s really not. It’s just our mascot. Jeez.
3. You leave your house an hour before class just to get a parking spot.
Commuters, commuters everywhere! Because you go to Rowan, you know the parking situation is literal death.
4. You know what Boro Bucks are, and you’ve tried to use them at places that don’t accept them.
“Do you guys take Boro Bucks?” is one of the most relevant questions in your life. When a retailer says no, you automatically curse their name.
5. Landmark Americana is an actual landmark to you and your friends.
Because you’ve spent every Thursday night here for $6 trashcans and $2 you-call-its.
6. You have cursed at and begged Rowan WiFi to work.
Because you know that the first six attempted logins would lead to a success somehow.
7. At least one person in your life has talked to you about “Glassboro State.”
We get it. Rowan was once called Glassboro State. We know.
8. You’re literally a master at using crosswalks, especially to cross 322.
You move with swiftness across the white painted lines that are the crosswalk to ensure you are on the other side of 322 in six seconds or less, even with the drivers of the cars stopped waiting for you, looking at you in disgust.
9. You’ve used an umbrella to hike across campus in the pouring rain and then broken said umbrella.
You buy umbrellas endlessly because wind seems to tunnel through Rowan like a tornado every single rainstorm, breaking every umbrella you bring with you.
10. You classify your classmates in your mind by if they are from South Jersey or North Jersey.
So many people and friends from Jersey!
If you go to Rowan, you understand the struggles listed above. Sometimes I wonder if other schools go through these same issues.
