I began and will end my college career at Warren Wilson College. I arrived on campus in August 2012, terrified and excited. Over the course of four years, my life has taken a complete 180-degree turn, and I have Warren Wilson to thank for so much of that. I graduate in December and will walk across the stage next May to receive my B.A. Psychology. That being said, here are 50 reasons why I love Warren Wilson.

1. The view. (The picture for this article was taken on Dogwood Pasture on campus)
2. The people. (Warren Wilson has amazing people, including students, employees, and campus volunteers).
3. The Owl’s Nest. (The newest coffee shop on campus which has amazing coffee and freshly made baked goods).
4. The reading nook under the stairs in the library.
5. The swing that hangs from trees outside of our cafeteria.
6. The bamboo forest that lines part of the river trail.
7. The Swannanoa river.
8. Preston House (Rest in peace).
9. The gender-neutral restroom in Sunderland (first-year residence hall) basement.
10. The Center for Gender & Relationships (I worked there for 2.5 years!)
11. The fire pit in Sage Circle.
12. The outside stairs by Jensen (academic building) that lead to the first floor.
13. The blackberry bushes outside Dorland (residence hall), Stephenson (residence hall), and by the river trail.
14. The blueberry bush outside Dorland.
15. All the dogs!
16. The stray cats that roam campus.
17. Dogwood Pasture.
18. Night Pasture.
19. The meditation hut.
20. Jensen trail.
21. The dock at the pond.
22. Having class on the Owl’s Nest patio.
23. The skylight in Gladfelter lobby.
24. The composting toilets in EcoDorm (although I’ve never had the pleasure of using one).
25. How green everything is in the summer.
26. When everything is in full bloom in the spring.
27. Watching snow fall from inside the Owl’s Nest with a hot coffee.
28. Glitter! Glitter everywhere.
29. Eggplant from Cowpie (vegan and vegetarian cafe).
30. Eating a bowl of ice cream in the corner of Gladfelter, people watching.
31. The big chair that sits in front of Dodge House (student life office).
32. Free tee shirts!
33. The farm.
34. Seeing plays in Kittredge Theater.
35. Being on stage in Kittredge.
36. Holden art gallery.
37. The dark room in Holden.
38. Fortune property.
39. Watching reality TV in Vining C (first year dorm) and Dorland.
40. Driving golf carts around campus.
41. Riding in the back of a Heavy Duty (janitorial crew) truck.
42. The recliner in Wellness (substance-free residence hall).
43. Rocking chairs on the Admissions patio.
44. Reading in the one-person swing on Dorland porch.
45. Mitchell A porch.
46. Doing homework on Sunderland porch.
47. Going barefoot to class.
48. The Psychology faculty and students (my major!)
49. How friendly everyone is.
50. The view of campus when coming up Warren Wilson Road. (You drive through trees and then emerges this magical mountain view, welcoming you home).