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11 Things All University of Tampa Students Know To Be True

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11 Things All University of Tampa Students Know To Be True
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Whether you are an alumni or a current student, there are so many things that we all know to be true about our beautiful school. We've all experienced the insanity of Gasparilla, the stress of registering for classes and the ever changing bar on Cass Street just to name a few. Here is a list of the top things that every student can relate too.

1. The 'Caf Poops' are an all too Real Phenomenon.

If you eat any type of food in the caf, especially the international food, you better be within short walking distance from a toilet for the next 24 hours or else.

2. There is at Least One Year You Didn't Make it to Gasparilla.

There is at least one time in your four years at the University of Tampa that you partied so hard before hand that you can't even make it to the days festivities.

3. The Likelihood of Seeing President Vaughn is About the Same as Seeing Snow In Florida.

The ever illusive President Vaughn runs the school but the likelihood of seeing him is slim to none considering he never goes to anything. But hey you get to see him the day you graduate!

4. After a While, You Stop Asking Where People Are From.


After about a year of asking people where they're from, you'll learn to stop asking because 90% of the school is from New England.

5. Registering for Classes Will Make You Lose Your Mind.

The stress of watching all the classes you need fill up before your registration time will make anyone go nuts. And probably cry.

6. We Literally Have No School Spirit.

Almost everyone has a University of Tampa shirt, but when it comes to going to sporting events the turn out is always sub par. Unless it is Midnight Madness or during Greek Week which for most students is the one or two times a year you catch an event. Go Spartans!

7. For Those Older Students and Alumni, the Bar on Cass Street is Constantly Changing Names and Ownership.

Ask any alum: Cass Bar has been at least 3 names in the past four years. But no matter the name and ownership, it's always a hot place to be on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. For all the alums, never forget the water slide a few years ago!

8. There is NO Parking Ever.

And if you are lucky enough to get a parking spot, you cherish that spot. And for the rest of us who parked illegally or in a 'Faculty' spot? You better be ready for a nice parking ticket from campus safety (Since they do little else with their time).

9. You Will Learn The Definition of 'Accosted' Before You Graduate.

At least once a semester, someone feels the need to stroll alone out by the projects at 3:00 AM and gets 'accosted' by unidentified males. The definition for accosted is: to approach or address someone boldly or aggressively. Thank you UT for all the emails telling most of us what we already knew: not to walk alone at night.

10. The School Loves to Blow Money on Palm Trees.

It is reported that UT spent a whopping $15 million on palm trees recently. And anyone who walks around campus can see new ones popping up in different places frequently. Hey why don't you guys spend more money on things like parking?

11. President Vaughn Loves to Accept More Students Than Theres Room For.

Every year, the University of Tampa accepts more students than on-campus housing can fit. Some freshmen are subjected to living off campus at the Barrymore down the road and have to shuttle to campus. With the new housing policy (don't get me started), upper classmen are slated to live there this upcoming fall semester. If Vaughn keeps accepting more and more students, soon we will be sleeping in our cars just like the Kardashians.

Here's to many more years of people thinking UT stands for the University of Texas and many more years of parking struggles. Cheers!

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