1. You’re used to seeing random “T”s missing from signs, boards, and buildings across campus.

2. You know every word to “Ramblin’ Wreck” and proudly sing it at every football game.

3. You know if you’re a freshman and dare touch the Wreck, your school year will be cursed and Tech will lose to UGA.

4. You know the time by the sound of the whistle, no matter where you are on campus.

5. You’re used to seeing the face of defeat on people’s faces.

6. CRC, Culc, Connector, Nave, IC, and other similar things are words that everyone should know.

7. You find every possible way to skip going up Freshman Hill.

8. You know the buses are SO unpredictable that you have to leave for your classes extra early, especially if they’re all the way across campus.

9. You low-key envy anybody living in Glenn.

10. You pity those who live in Smith.

11. Late-night dinners at North Ave are a must after studying for hours.

12. You’ll fight anybody and everybody for a room in the Connector (even if they do smell like feet 99% of the time.)

13. You live, survive, and thrive on North Ave pizza.

14. You’ve tried the coffee shop in the Biotech quad and know that the coffee is almost as great as the view.

15. Amazon pickup is your lifesaver.

16. You’re used to people introducing themselves as fifth years.

17. The view from the top of Clough takes away your breath every single time.

18. Seeing Buzz instantly brightens your day.

19. You bond with your fellow students over the common struggle of getting a Tech degree.