Stephen F. Austin State University; there's nothing quite like being a lumberjack. In case you didn't already know, here are reasons why SFA rocks.

1. We’re a small school.

Some people would say that being a small school is a negative thing, but I think the opposite. I always get a smile and wave from someone while walking on campus, because every time I turn the corner I see one of my friends.

2. Even when I’m running late to class, I still make it there on time because it takes 10 minutes to walk across campus.

3. We may not be really good at football, but we’re really good at tailgating.

4. Our basketball team. Duh.

5. The squirrels on campus are so friendly!!!

6. The fact that our mascot is a man who cuts down trees with an axe.

7. The only people who hate SFA is SHSU and the Church of Wells protesters.

8. Because lumberjacks make great bowlers apparently.

9. President Baker Pattillo being the cutest old man you've ever seen.

10. President Baker Pattillo also being called Baker Potato.

11. Getting free canes during basketball seasons.

12. How riled up we get when ESPN calls us "SF Austin."

13. The beautiful piney woods that we live in. (Although, those allergies will get ya).

14. We’re like a big family.

Being so close and so small, Stephen F. Austin becomes your home away from home. The people, the town, and the experiences you’ll receive from being a student will make it so so hard to leave after graduating.

If you haven't gotten the lumberjack experience, you're missing out. Axe ‘Em Jacks.