1. Gull's Nest
Student's saving grace from the disgusting Commons food (though, just barely).
2. You realized you forgot your Gullcard… once you’re already there
You always seem to leave your Gullcard in your room or at your house at the worst times; when you’re on your way to Commons, when you're at UFC, or on the way to class, etc.
3. Salisbury students are really good at giving other students nicknames
Every year there are the famous students on campus because of something they did or the way they look. This year, Yik Yak made Corvette Guy famous. We also had Tarzan, whose hair blew behind him as he zoomed past you on his long board.
4. Every dorm building is known for something
As a proud Nanticokian, I am well aware that our dorm building was called The Palace. We also all know that Severn is called The Trap house. But every student at Salisbury loves his or her building no matter what its nickname is, and as the years go on you continue to have a special bond with your dorm-mates.
5. Saferide is a blessing, and usually a lot of fun (most of the time)
Saferide is the best thing ever, and you tend to meet some great friends on your trip home. It has also saved more than one of us from some hairy situations. However, there are times you find yourself cursing Saferide when they don't answer your call or drive past you because they're too full.
6. Nobody actually calls it “The Marketplace”
Just because it says it, doesn’t mean that’s what it’s called. It’s just Commons people.
7. The Zoos
Everyone knows the difference between Old Zoo and New Zoo, but nobody ever seems to know the address of the houses. When there is a party, all you need to know is which Zoo it is, and you’re good to go. Also let's not forget the infamous warm days when almost every Salisbury student takes over the block.
8. Cookout
I don’t think this really needs an explanation, but it’s one of the best things to happen to this campus.
9. The basic Sammy picture
If you don’t have a picture in front of the Sammy statue, do you even go to Salisbury?
10. Gullnet is a real piece of work
It always seems to crash at the worst possible times. Like when you’re trying to sign up for classes.
11. The Tunnel
I’m pretty sure everyone hates the tunnel. You have a miniature heart attack every time someone zooms past on their bike or skateboard.
12. Feeling like an animal in captivity when the Saturday tours walk by you in Commons
It always seems like the tours stop right in front of your table when you are looking ROUGH. All of you curious high school students wonder why all us college kids look like we just rolled out of bed when it’s 2 in the afternoon? Well kids, it’s because we did just that.
13. You see someone you know all the time
One of the biggest perks of going to a small school is that you’ll always see a familiar face. It always makes a bad day better to see one of your sister’s (friend’s, RA’s, etc.) smiling faces. But it can also be awkward. That "hottie" you hooked up with last Friday? Yeah, you’re going to see him every day.
14. Route 13
Want to do something off campus? Then hop in your car and drive ALLLL the way down 13 into civilization.
15. Thirsty Thursday
Sometimes you really just need some crappy beer in a dark basement on a Thursday. But no sea gulls can be found throwing a house party because they are all at Brew.
16. Ocean City
On any nice Saturday, all of the sea gulls flock to the beach. And no, I’m not talking about the birds.
17. Rain
There comes a point during the year where it seems like it rains in Salisbury EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. NEWSFLASH to people who don't go to Salisbury, it doesn't just rain when you're in Salisbury, it floods and it feels like a monsoon has hit. So make sure you have your umbrellas, rain jackets, rain boots, and an ark to get to class.
18. Freshman parking
Whether you just finished your freshman year or your senior year, everyone remembers the struggles of parking. It isn’t close to anything, you have to walk through the tunnel to get there, and if it’s raining, you’re screwed. Also, let's not forget the ongoing construction, which just screws everyone over.
19. The locals
The people that live just outside of Salisbury are insane. Avoid at all costs.
20. Salisbury is love, Salisbury is life
It’s close to the beach, the campus is gorgeous, it’s the perfect size, and every student is proud to say that they are a sea gull. It may be in a boring area with some REALLY sketchy neighborhoods, but everyone is proud to call Salisbury their home.
