Move-in day is just around the corner; summer's great and all but I think I speak for every EIU student when I say we need to get back to the Chuck right. Freakin’. Now.

1. It’s a state university with a small college atmosphere.
2. Large variety of courses available and smaller class sizes.
3. You feel more like a student rather than a number in your classes.
4. Always seeing familiar faces in your classes and around campus.
5. Students look forward to going back to school.
6. You make plans for opening weekend weeks before you even return.
7. You had a countdown set for the day you return to EIU before you even left.
8. You’re not officially an EIU student until you order Chubby’s.
9. Chubby’s sticks, with all the sauces, speaks to the soul.
10. You hate yourself the next day for ordering it but you’ll never stop because, well, it's Chubby's.
11. Bamca, better than Chipotle or not, it's still damn good.
12. And Bamca has queso.
13. There are numerous job opportunities on and off campus.
14. And many volunteer opportunities to give back to the community.
15. “Campus Community” No matter what group you belong to (clubs, athletics, Greek life, etc.) there's a sense of unity and support from everyone involved.
16. The bars are open later than the library.
17. Certain songs will always remind you of life at EIU.
18. “Closing Time” will always remind you of Ike’s.
19. Stu’s, Stu’s, Stu’s.
20. Grilled cheese Wednesdays in Taylor are the best part of your Wednesday.
21. Besides Ladies' Nights.
22. Karaoke night at Penalty Box.
23. P box wings.
24. Milkshakes and mac n’ cheese bites from the union.
25. 4 O’clock Club is the best club to be in.
26. The squirrels on campus are almost as crazy as the students.
27. Beer breakfasts.
28. Going out in a dress and heels is just as acceptable as going out in an oversized flannel, trucker hat, and fanny pack.
29. Fanny packs are always appreciated.
30. Raining? Plan on swimming to class because the campus probably flooded.
31. Not raining? Sorority girls are still wearing their rain jackets.
32. Competitive intramural.
33. The competitiveness, loyalty, and encouragement fraternities and sororities have for one another.
34. (Many) professors want to see you succeed and help you in any way they can.
35. Personal professor-student connections.
36. You never have to buy your textbooks.
37. You don’t have to walk a mile just to get to class.
38. Your longest walk to class is, at most, 15 minutes.
39. When Jimmy John’s employees handout free sandwiches on campus= Best. Day. Ever.
40. When Jimmy John’s employees show up to parties to handout free sandwiches= *cries* automatically your favorite person
41. Jimmy John’s is basically a staple of your diet.
42. Sunday Funday.
43. Tugs is taken more seriously than some classes.
44. For just $2 you can get a ride on the drunk bus driven by the one and only, Marsha (bless her soul).
45. There are more liquor stores than grocery stores in Charleston.
46. Knowing the code into the Marty’s apartments even though you don’t live there.
47. Creepy weekends are some of the best weekends.
48. Snowy day? Pissed your professors didn’t cancel class.
49. Blizzard? Still makes it to the bars.
50. Memories made here, whether they make you laugh, cry, or both, will be memories you’ll always remember.
51. The friendships made with floor mates, classmates, teammates, members of your fraternity or sorority, and randoms you met in the bathroom.
52. Your time at Eastern Illinois you’ll hold on to and remember for the rest of your life.

No matter if you’re an independent, Greek, or athlete you could write a book on all the reasons why you love EIU. There's no denying it, EIU is your home. See you August 20, Charleston.