Attending a big university was always a dream of mine while growing up, but I had no idea that I would end up being a student at the University of Mississippi, or as well all like to call it, Ole Miss. There's a lot of unique things about our school that make us so great, some would even say we're the best school in the SEC (not bias or anything). We definitely have our own way of life here at Ole Miss and some things are just hard to understand unless you're a Reb. As students, we have become accustomed to things that we probably would think were weird if we didn't go here.
1. The best time to yell "Hotty Toddy" is all the time.
It doesn't matter who you see or where you are. If you see that "Ole Miss" logo on someone, you have the right to shout "Hotty Toddy!" It's the one time where yelling at a stranger in public is completely appropriate.
2. When anyone asks if you're ready you simply reply with, "Hell yeah, damn right!"
"Are you ready?!" You have to reply with the next line, and it'd be wrong of you if you didn't. And did your day really happen unless someone started the Hotty Toddy chant?
3. We win the award for most confusing.
We're known as the Ole Miss Rebels, our mascot is the Rebel Black Bear, we have a Landshark defense, we yell "Fins Up!" and "Hotty Toddy!" and we're honestly just as confused as everyone else when it comes to this. But we do it anyway because we love our school, am I right?
4. We turn nouns into verbs.
The Grove is not just a place on campus. The Grove is a way of life. One does not just simply go to the grove on game days, one goes "groving."
5. Which reminds me... Grove squirrels.
Enough said.
6. TGITCF!
Thank God It's Trash Can Friday! Friday's in the fall are celebrated with red and blue garbage cans around campus and there's nothing more beautiful.
7. The Square is so much more than a town square.
The Square is the heart of our little college town and it pretty much defines Oxford, Missi. with its old-fashioned shops, bars, and restaurants. We love the Square.
8. The crossing guard makes our day.
If you haven't heard a crossing guard sing then you're at the wrong college. He actually makes your day a lot better as you trudge to class.
9. Alarm Wednesdays.
If you think you're going to enjoy a relaxing lunch outside on a Wednesday, you're wrong because that's when the school has decided to test every single alarm system we have. Nothing like getting over the hill with your ears ringing for 10 minutes straight.
10. Our tailgates are the best.
There's a reason why we are considered the number one tailgating school in the country. It takes true dedication to get up at 8 a.m. on a Saturday morning to get ready for a football game that doesn't even start until 5 p.m. We love football if you couldn't tell.
It's an understatement to say that we love our school so I think I'll just wrap this up by saying "Hotty Toddy!"
