Every college has their dos and dont's but none quite like The University of Alabama. To be a true UA student, don't make these 9 mistakes:
1. Dress up for class
It’s not a lazy thing, it’s a comfort thing. The weather in Tuscaloosa is nothing short of ridiculous so there is no point in trying to dress up when you are going to be drenched (either in sweat or rain).
2. Drive on game days
If you have experienced a football Saturday at the University of Alabama you know that the worst thing you can do is try to get anywhere by car. You can guarantee there will be no parking (well, cheap parking) and closed roads throughout campus. Not to mention a sea of football fans who are most likely jaywalking every chance they get.
3. Go to Egan’s
I shouldn’t really have to explain this one, you just know in your heart.
4. Park in faculty lots
Just because it work for your friend’s friend that one time when they were late for class, does not mean that you should try it. The UA Transportation Service is always watching. ALWAYS. They would ticket you for looking at the faculty lots if they could. Yes, they’re conveniently close to everything. Yes, the campus parking situation is from Satan himself unfair. But until someone starts selling fake parking passes DON’T EVEN TRY.
SEE ALSO: An Open Letter To The Parking At The University Of Alabama
5. Wear Houndstooth
Please just save this “fashion trend” for PawPaw and Memaw. It’s seriously only cute when they wear it.
6. Skip the pre-game
You must always go to the pre-game. Unless you’re bathing in cash, as a college student you can admit that drinks are expensive. Especially drinks that don’t taste like they’re burning a hole through you. The pre-game offers a way cheaper (and more chill) way to drink instead of blowing all your cash at the bar.
7. Get last-minute Starbucks
An impulse trip to Starbucks between classes is simply not a possibility. There are 3 Starbucks locations on campus but during any weekday, every single one will have a line literally to the front door. You always have to allow yourself at least 30 full minutes on a class day to get your caffeine fix. If you’re in a time crunch the Ferg is best to be avoided.
8. Rely on 348-ride
I’m sorry but 348-ride does not care who you are or where you’re going. Praise be to Uber for finally blessing Tuscaloosa because the 348-ride bus will straight up leave you unless you’re waiting for them in the middle of the road. That is, if they show up at all, which is usually 50% of the time.
9. Save your dining dollars
Why spend real money on food if you can spend dining dollars on food? If you’re Bama account isn’t empty at the end of the semester, you’re doing it wrong.