These are the things we Augie students know all too well. After all, it isn't called the "Augie bubble" for nothing, is it?
1. The Slough: The slough is so pretty to look at, but not to go in. Also, it has seen many things, such as a grill in the middle on the cement block, chairs being thrown in, and the cardboard regatta race.
2. Trimesters: We are one of the very few schools that is on a trimester program, which takes some getting used to. Unfortunately, Augustana will be switching over to semesters by the time I graduate.
3. Fire Alarms: I’ve lived in the dorm Swanson for the past 2 years, and it’s the newest and nicest dorm on campus. However, with the nice things such as private bathrooms and AC, come some drawbacks. We have so many fire alarms. Just last year, we had 26 alarms, none of them were serious; just people burning popcorn or kraft mac and cheese, or something else.
4. Bingo is for real: Monthly bingo is the best thing ever. Almost everyone on campus comes out to play to win up to 100$. However, if you do win, everyone boos you as you go up to the stage to accept the money.
5. Basketball is more popular than football: Strange, right? You would think that football would get a huge crowd, but here at Augie, it doesn’t. At Carver, all the stands are filled, and people are standing, just to watch our basketball team kill it. We have an awesome team, and you have to go to at least one game before you graduate.
6. The Augie Plauge: Once one person gets sick on campus, it spreads like the black plague. Sooner or later, you’ll catch whatever’s going around. And if you’re one of the lucky ones, you won’t get sick.
7. Viking Snaps: The Snapchat account that keeps you updated on what everyone on campus is up to. You see some interesting things, but it’s the best account to follow for the short amount of time it’s available.
8. The Squirrels: Most people who come here have never seen a black squirrel, and they freak out the first time they see them. However, something a lot of students don’t know, is that there are little gold colored statues of squirrels hidden around campus, so keep your eyes open for them!
9. The Wifi is a lost cause: When you’re in the middle of an episode, a movie, or a really important assignment, the Wi-Fi decides, “Hey, let’s stop working and suck for everyone!”
10. We have one of the most beautiful campuses ever: Every student can brag about Augie’s beauty. Every season of Augie is absolutely gorgeous, and everyone has at least 15+ pictures of Augie’s beauty on their phones or cameras.
