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5 Thoughts You've Had Walking Up The Scranton Hills

We've all thought about giving up at least once.

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5 Thoughts You've Had Walking Up The Scranton Hills
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It doesn’t matter how young and physically fit you are; we’ve all had animosity towards the Scranton hills. Let’s face it—a walk back up to campus from Leahy or Hyland Halls could possibly ruin your day. If you live off campus or in Condron Hall, your legs feel like they may fall off by the time you reach your door! Here are a few thoughts we’ve all had while walking up and down these treacherous hills as our calves burn off.

1. Maybe I'll just take a break.

We've all contemplated just sitting down on the sidewalk halfway through our journey. You just walked halfway up a 60-degree hill; you deserve a break. Oh, and no one will judge you because they’ve thought about doing it before, too.

2. Do you think the royal ride will pick me up?

Everyone has thought about it, but few have done it. As you are standing on Jefferson Ave, waiting to cross the street, you look up and think, "Am I really going to walk up this hill and all the way up to my house on Vine Street?" Your mind is telling you ,no, but your body is telling you yes.

3. No need for the gym today!

Speaking of forcing your body to walk up the Scranton hills, who needs the gym after such a grueling workout? Congratulations, you’ve completed leg day for the first time in weeks! Besides, who needs weights when you walk up and down hills all day? Can your calves really feel the burn more than walking up six blocks of mountains anyway?

4. I should sled down to class.

Winter is here. It’s going to be freezing for a majority of spring semester in the frozen tundra we call Scranton. The snow and rain will make the streets and sidewalks a sheet of ice, and slipping is unavoidable. So instead of focusing on not slipping and breaking your leg, you may be thinking to yourself, “Tomorrow I’m just going to go sledding down campus."

5. Think a smart board or segway will make it up this hill?

Purchasing a smart board could solve all your problems, but will it make it up the hill? I picture myself buying one of these and riding up halfway through campus, only to experience it breaking down from overworking itself. Then I’d just be depressed at the wasted money and still having to walk uphill back to my apartment.


Scranton hills are inevitable no matter what crazy scheme you may try and brew up in efforts to avoid walking back to your house or dorm. However, it builds Scranton students into who we know and love, and it gives us character. Plus, who doesn’t love some leg definition?

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