Leaving the best coast in the world to go to school amongst crawfish, humidity and over-sized gameday shirts has been a big adjustment to say the least. There has been no shortage of new things learned, questions asked and strange looks received and given while living in the South, accompanied by a little bit of homesickness every so often.
While I miss fresh sushi and fitting into my jeans, I wouldn't trade my experience living below the Mason-Dixon line for anything, even if these thoughts do ring true.
- Queso is not considered Mexican food.
- Is everyone going to the gym, or is this just how they dress?
- How does one justify buying so many over-sized shirts?
- Wait, sororities do more than just party?
- What is Old Row?
- What are Chaco's?
- What are Chubbies?
- Are Comfort Colors just comfortable colors to wear in warm weather?
- Why would anyone live in this state?
- Where can I find edible sushi?
- Taco Mama is the closest thing I'll find to real Mexican food in this state; therefore, I need to consume it five times a week.
- Does JNJ stand for something?
- Why do boys need dates at football games?
- Why is football so big here?
- Because there's nothing else to do… okay.
- I can't tell if I love or hate air conditioning.
- Why do people look at me strangely when I wear “normal" clothes.
- Where can I find a Trader Joes, Whole Foods, Fresh Market or any other place that sells edible produce?
- My first snow day!!
- Okay, the snow was fun for like, a day.
- Will people judge me for saying “ya'll" if I'm not from the South?
- Why do people say I have an accent
- I will never live here for more than four years.
- You call these avocados?
- I love how slow-paced everything is.
- I'M. SO. BORED.
- I go to the best school ever.
- I refuse to buy Norts… I only wear Lulu.
- I just experienced hail, thunder, lightning, wind and rain at the same time. And it's 80 degrees outside.
- I'll probably die from a tornado.
- Anything below 60 degrees, and I might freeze to death
- Who knew humidity lightning was a thing… terrifying.
- If you're rushing at a school not in the South and complaining about it, I definitely hate you.
- I can't believe I'm missing Coachella and Stagecoach.
- Why is there sauce on everything?
- I've worn an elastic waistband for two months, and now my jeans don't fit me.
- Why do people stay here in the summer?
- Why is that person not drenched in sweat like I am?
- I come from the best place ever and will never ever move away again.
- Why is “what sorority are you in" the first thing everyone asks me.
- What is this pearl choker trend you speak of?
- Lily Pulitzer would've been cute… when I was five.
- Why has no one heard of half of the bands I listen to?
- I miss the beach.
- The sunsets here might be better than the ones at home… don't tell my family and friends I said that.
- Do people even understand half of the things I say?
- Why don't we have more Snapchat geotags?
- Is eno-ing a sport?
- I'm pretty sure the clean air is making me sick.
- Who knew Starbucks could cause such a scandal?