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25 Unbearable Signs You Go To UMaine

Signs that set you apart from any other Maine school out there.

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25 Unbearable Signs You Go To UMaine
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1. You know all the OHOP deals, and probably order from them more than you'd like to admit

2. The temperature hits 50 degrees and everyone is wearing shorts

3. You get excited when the grilled cheese at Hilltop is on white bread instead of wheat

4. You know Wednesdays are for buff chick

5. You're ecstatic when you find a parking spot right outside of your dorm

6. Actually driving 25 MPH on College Ave is impossible

7. Leasing day at the Ave is like the hunger games

8. You've probably seen someone get UVAC'd

9. And you've probably seen someone drive on the mall

10. And you probably pictured retail outlets the first time someone mentioned said mall

11. You've learned to accept that you'll never change your Mainestreet password on time

12. You need to have more girl friends than guys in order to get into parties

13. You own a pair of Bean Boots

14. If you get stir fry at the dining hall, your friends will be done eating by the time your food is ready

15. Your MaineCard is a part of you

16. You know to hold your breath while putting your dishes away at Wells

17. You've almost been hit by someone on a bike or a skateboard

18. You've gone to see the therapy dogs

19. You're broke, but at least you have a lot of study bucks

20. The laundry room on a Sunday morning is a dangerous place

21. Earth day probably frightens you

22. You bundle up like you're going skiing, but you're really just going to the dining hall

23. Hockey is your favorite sport to watch

24. The first snowfall is very exciting, even if you hate snow

25. You'll always be a black bear at heart

It's corny, but true.

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