College, man... what a ride. Being at Western Carolina for almost a year and a half now (yeah I know, not super long but long enough) has shown me many things that make the school super unique. The school has a little over 10,000 students and no, that's not super big, therefore you get to know people pretty fast and the campus becomes super close. Here are some things that I've learned to be true if you're a student at Western, and I'm sure everyone else would agree.

1. Chili's/the other caf can't open soon enough... due to the long lines for food.

Don't expect to go grab a "quick" bite to eat at Western, the line usually takes about 30 minutes to get food.

2. We hear the word "clown" and we all gang up to go clown hunting...

Alright, this got a little out of control but you have to admit, it was kind of funny... Guess we should watch out when Halloween rolls around.

3. Parking SUCKS.

Probably true at every college, but I swear Western is the worst when it comes to parking...sorry to all the classes I walk into 5 minutes late!

4. Shout out to rap battles in the middle on campus on Friday nights.

These are actually pretty entertaining to watch.

5. The only things to do are outdoorsy things.

And if you don't like the outdoors, you're probably at the wrong school and should transfer.

6. There's nothing better than Saturday football.

Win or lose, the Cats have the best school spirit around and the tailgates are the best.

7. Our band is awesome.

Look them up if you haven't seen them.

8. It's probably always raining.

WCU = We Carry Umbrellas

9. The airport has one of the best views of the town.

Going up there during fall when all the leaves are changing is the best time too!

10. If you walk under the clock tower, you're doomed...

Just don't do it until after graduation, okay?

11. Also, don't walk on the compass on campus in the rain unless you want to slip and die.

Trust me, it's super dangerous.

12. The amount of dogs on campus is unreal.

AND IT'S AWESOME.

13. Also, the pet store is the place to be after a stressful day.

So. Many. Puppies.

14. Cookout is basically lit every Friday/Saturday night.

$5.33 isn't bad for a ton of food and a huge tea for broke college students..

15. You can't walk through campus without seeing at least ONE person you know.

Ahhh, the friendships.

16. If you haven't been the Paradise Falls, do you even go to Western?

Such a good day trip to make with friends.

17. Western gives out free stuff like it's candy

We hear the word "free" and everyone comes running.

18. Jack the Dipper has the BEST ice-cream.

There's nothing that beats it.

19. Lastly, it's the best place to be no matter what.

If you're not happy in Cullowhee, you're not a person. It's the best place, no argument.