Located in the small, historical town that is Macon, Georgia, lies Mercer University. Our colors are orange and black, our cafeteria food is extremely subpar and our basketball team beat Duke in 2014, but those are only a few things that make Mercer the place that it is. If you go to Mercer University, you know these 15 things listed below to be true.
1. Working out isn't the problem. The UC stairs are.
Walking up that colossal chunk of cement called steps is a workout in itself. By the time you’re finished climbing them, you’re way too done to work out. A Chick-fil-A sandwich sounds nice though. Chewing burns calories right?!
2. Your feelings have been genuinely hurt by one or more workers at the Caf.
Let’s just say, I haven’t gotten a sandwich since the first week of school…
3. You still aren't tired of the Rookery.
You also don’t have the money to eat there enough TO get tired of it, but still.
4. You have probably gotten diabetes from the Starbucks in Bear Necessities.
I'm guessing that you probably put the sugar in your coffee yourself now.
5. You thought you would use the Plunkett pool way more than you actually do.
I can honestly say that I’ve been there once. It’s great in theory though.
6. Boone showers rock, but Dowell showers suck.
I mean seriously, how can one be so hot while the other is so cold? It's the same building!
7. You definitely eat at Margarita's once a week.
Not that I'm complaining.
8. The meal swipe system makes no sense whatsoever.
First of all, why do I have to get a Subway sandwich, chips and a drink? What if I just want the sandwich? I would be saving y'all chips and a drink! Secondly, if one meal swipe counts as $8.50 in dining dollars, why can I barely get a $2 bagel from Einstein's? Come on now people.
9. You can't go anywhere on campus without seeing at least one person you know.
Walk out of your dorm, walk down the stairs, boom! "Hey girl!!" It's truly a blessing and a curse.
10. What sorority you're in doesn't affect who you're friends with.
The beautiful thing about Mercer being so small is that everyone is friends with everyone. Yeah, you might get closer to certain people if you're in the same sorority, fraternity or other group on campus, but you're still going to be friends with other people too.
11. At least half of your friends are Pre-Med or on some kind of health track.
Crazy people... All of 'em.
12. You think in bear puns.
Macon is crawling with bear puns. You can't escape them. You've definitely used one in an Instagram caption. If you ask me, they're beary punny.
13. Ain't no cookie better than a Caf cookie.
Sorry Grandma.
14. The Farmers Market is hit or miss.
The chicken and sausage rice dish is a gift from God. The weird noodles and tofu on the other hand...
15. You go to the best college ever.
With all of its many quirks, Mercer is home. You always feel loved, supported and accepted and you can't imagine being anywhere else. Mercer will forever be a part of you, and you don't want it any other way.
