50 Thoughts West Coasters Have Attending a University in the South
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50 Thoughts West Coasters Have Attending a University in the South

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50 Thoughts West Coasters Have Attending a University in the South

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.

  1. Queso is not considered Mexican food.
  2. Is everyone going to the gym, or is this just how they dress?
  3. How does one justify buying so many over-sized shirts?
  4. Wait, sororities do more than just party?
  5. What is Old Row?
  6. What are Chaco's?
  7. What are Chubbies?
  8. Are Comfort Colors just comfortable colors to wear in warm weather?
  9. Why would anyone live in this state?
  10. Where can I find edible sushi?
  11. 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.
  12. Does JNJ stand for something?
  13. Why do boys need dates at football games?
  14. Why is football so big here?
  15. Because there's nothing else to do… okay.
  16. I can't tell if I love or hate air conditioning.
  17. Why do people look at me strangely when I wear “normal" clothes.
  18. Where can I find a Trader Joes, Whole Foods, Fresh Market or any other place that sells edible produce?
  19. My first snow day!!
  20. Okay, the snow was fun for like, a day.
  21. Will people judge me for saying “ya'll" if I'm not from the South?
  22. Why do people say I have an accent
  23. I will never live here for more than four years.
  24. You call these avocados?
  25. I love how slow-paced everything is.
  26. I'M. SO. BORED.
  27. I go to the best school ever.
  28. I refuse to buy Norts… I only wear Lulu.
  29. I just experienced hail, thunder, lightning, wind and rain at the same time. And it's 80 degrees outside.
  30. I'll probably die from a tornado.
  31. Anything below 60 degrees, and I might freeze to death
  32. Who knew humidity lightning was a thing… terrifying.
  33. If you're rushing at a school not in the South and complaining about it, I definitely hate you.
  34. I can't believe I'm missing Coachella and Stagecoach.
  35. Why is there sauce on everything?
  36. I've worn an elastic waistband for two months, and now my jeans don't fit me.
  37. Why do people stay here in the summer?
  38. Why is that person not drenched in sweat like I am?
  39. I come from the best place ever and will never ever move away again.
  40. Why is “what sorority are you in" the first thing everyone asks me.
  41. What is this pearl choker trend you speak of?
  42. Lily Pulitzer would've been cute… when I was five.
  43. Why has no one heard of half of the bands I listen to?
  44. I miss the beach.
  45. The sunsets here might be better than the ones at home… don't tell my family and friends I said that.
  46. Do people even understand half of the things I say?
  47. Why don't we have more Snapchat geotags?
  48. Is eno-ing a sport?
  49. I'm pretty sure the clean air is making me sick.
  50. Who knew Starbucks could cause such a scandal?
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