A: Apartment Life
Getting your own on campus apartment is a rite of passage after completing freshman year in a crammed dorm room.
B: Beautiful Campus Setting
Whether it be rain, shine or snow, Mercyhurst is scenic year round. (Pro tip - if you want the best views of the lake from campus, go to the sky bridge between the library and Intel building.)
C: CVS
Since it is only a few minute walk from campus, there is a good chance you and your friends have made late night runs for snacks to the Pine Avenue CVS.
D: Dog Days in Garvy
Seeing a dog on campus can make your day. Seeing several dogs is enough to get you through the week.
E: Education
The real reason why you came to this school.
F: Free T-Shirts
There is a 4/5 chance that any campus activity you attend includes a free t-shirt. And what to college students love more than free shirts?
G: Ghost Stories
Mercyhurst is home to some pretty spooky history. Going on a ghost hunt is necessary during your four years here.
H: Hurst Day
No class, free food, games and bounce houses. 'Nough said.
I: "Intel Building"
Let's be honest who even calls that building the Center for Academic Engagement?
J: Jackie
Head honcho of The Laker and master of Thursday wing night.
K: Knowing Everyone in Your Department
Small class sizes guarantee you'll not only get a better learning experience but you'll also get to know your class mates well.
L: Louie the Laker
Before there was Luke the Laker, there was Louie who tragically died in The Laker flood of 2015. RIP to the old Mercyhurst mascot.
M: "Mini" Semesters
Why is this a thing? Nobody knows.
N: Never Feeling Lost
Mercyhurst is a pretty small campus so it is nearly impossible to get lost. This also makes getting to class when your running late pretty manageable.
O: Old Main
The first place you see when you pass through those gates.
P: Presque Isle
Although this isn't technically on campus, Presque Isle is the perfect off-campus get away during the warm weekends.
Q: Questioning why the Bells have to Ring Early in the Morning.
8:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.. Every. Single. Hour. Every. Single. Day.
R: Rhonda
The queen of Egan/Grotto Commons who manages to know pretty much everyone's name on campus. This woman is an MU favorite.
S: Spring Fest
Before you cram for finals you might as well enjoy a nonstop weekend of partying and music.
T: The Stone
The real reason why you missed your Thursday 8:00 A.M..
U: Unique Travel Opportunities
You probably don't know many people who have the chance to go to the Galapagos Islands, Cuba or spend a semester in Ireland.
V: (President) Victor
The man with the really nice car who happens to be in charge here.
W: Winter
Erie winters are a special type of hell that make walking to class practically impossible. However it is always a nice surprise to wake up to a cancellation or spend the afternoon sled riding with friends.
X: eXperience
Mercyhurst does its best to make sure you get experience in your desired field and learn as much as possible.
Y: Yes, I want Fries on my Sizzle Steak Salad.
Why is this even a question??
Z: Zurn Lab Cats
You may or may not know that the basement of Zurn is home to several lab cats that you can visit when you are missing your pets from home.
