As the semester comes to a close, the finals all turned in, the boxes of clothes packed and the tearful goodbyes over, the reality of going home has finally hit me. It is time once again to leave Denison's little bubble on the hill for the outside world. Time to trade my home of classes, goofy friends and college life for a different home, full of internships, parents and, of course, my dog. While I love going home and desperately need a break after the stress of finals, I am definitely going to miss this place. These are a few of the things I will miss most about life at Denison:

1. The campus

Because our campus is just ridiculously pretty.

2. The Biological Reserve

I'll miss going on random hikes.

3. Taco Dan's

There is honestly nothing quiet like margs and taquitos on a Wednesday night.

4. The Sunnies

I might miss the cramped and sweaty sunnies parties a little, but mostly I'll miss my senior friends inviting me over for brunch and movie nights.

5. Mitchell

Having access to a free and state of the art gym is always a perk.

6. Alfie's Wholesome Food

Good food improves happiness.

7. Aladdins

Getting up early on a Sunday and going down the hill for eggs and coffee with friends is one of my favorite traditions.

8. The hills full of deer

9. Broadway Pub

I love their tomato soup and grilled cheese so much I can't handle being away.

10. Granville Farmers Market

11. My dorm in Crawford

Craw is basically a rite of passage at Denison. For all its chaos and craziness, I loved spending my sophomore year in this giant dorm, and am going to miss calling it home.