There is nothing more sweet than living in a small college town. It is a college experience unlike no other and those that get to experience it have a greater love for their school. And not to quote Farmer's Only, but city folk just don't get it. These are tell tale signs you are in a small college town.
1. Anybody will give you directions, and with a smile
2. Game day, the entire town shuts down
If you’ve never experienced game day in your college town, it’s a whole new level. The town is covered in college logos, tail gaiting and college pride. And if you’re lucky enough to go to an SEC school, you know exactly what I’m talking about.
4. There is always something going on
There is always something happening, and I guarantee somebody will go with you. Thankfully most of us have the same priorities as far as expenses and sleep are concerned, so it is probably free and doesn’t start until noon on Saturday anyways.
5. Need food at 2am? The whole town does too- because they are also in college
Waffle House? IHOP? Pizza? Don’t worry, it’s open and it’s cheap. God bless.
6. You eat the best local food
Being a local in a college town, you know the chains, but you frequent the home style places. They are the best and usually don't break the bank.
7. You freak out when you’re home and see somebody else wearing gear from your college
Especially in airports, I freak out when I see anybody wearing Auburn gear. It might throw them a little off guard when you scream "War Eagle!!", but I promise you it's a really special connection to your school's family you can't find anywhere else.
8. You own a lot of college gear
Your T-Shirt drawer is overfilling with college shirts, but you don't care and you keep buying them. So what? You're proud of your school and that's all anybody wears to classes anyways.
9. Your professors went to college at your university
A lot of my professors are proud alumni who love everything about the school. They loved it enough to stay and teach. But don't let that fool you into thinking their classes are easier, I promise you they are not.
10. Everybody hates you on social media, because you always rave about your school
Who cares what they think? Your college is pretty top notch and you're proud of it! You should be. Embrace your school. Don't let the haters stop you from doing your thang.
11. And when you leave, the small town never leaves you
We kept the college bumper sticker on our car, and even though most people don’t bat an eye, those few who notice will stop you and make you remember why you loved your small college town so much.
