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Big Ten Schools As 'Grey's Anatomy' Characters

We identify with a specific character, and that's alright because we're all stuck at home this summer watching Netflix anyway.

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Big Ten Schools As 'Grey's Anatomy' Characters
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In the Big Ten conference, we have our rivalries, and they are very, very important to us. It ranges from University of Michigan vs. Ohio State to Minnesota vs. Wisconsin, Michigan State vs. University of Michigan, Indiana vs. Purdue or Maryland vs. Penn State. No matter the rivalry, we all identify with our mascots, colors and fight songs.

So what happens when we're compared to the popular television show "Grey's Anatomy"? Well, we identify with a specific character, and that's alright because we're all stuck at home this summer watching Netflix anyway.

1. University of Illinois as George O'Malley

George resembles the University of Illinois in his determination. He loves his family and treats his intern class just the same. Students at Illinois are similar to George, with the added bonus of their love of partying. When it comes down to the wire though, they'll sit down at the library and get sh*t done.

2. Indiana University as Meredith Grey

An avid partier, the average student at Indiana loves a good drink, as does Meredith. However, like this surgeon, IU kids stick to their guns and won't take crap from anyone.

3. University of Iowa as April Kepner

Midwestern and family-oriented, April and majority of students at the University of Iowa know what small towns are like. Each has a big heart, an even bigger ambition and the need to get farther than just their own state.

4. University of Maryland as Callie Torres

One thing you can say about both of these personalities is that they're extremely forward — Callie, with her ability to say whatever is on her mind and Maryland's defining moment when their football captains didn't shake hands with Penn State's before a game.

5. University of Michigan as Derek Shepard

If you don't love Derek, then I'm not really sure what's wrong with you. The same thing goes for students from the University of Michigan. Characterized as intelligent, open-minded and free-spirited, this school is pretty much well-liked no matter who you ask.

6. Michigan State University as Alex Karev

Known as "less intelligent" than the U. of Michigan, this school is stereotyped as more brawn than brains, just like Karev. But we all know there is more to it than that. Alex failed his boards and lost his position at an outside practice, but he still proves to be a hard-working doctor every episode.

7. University of Minnesota as Owen Hunt

Now, if you don't live near this school, you really don't know who they are, let alone that they are actually in the Big Ten. Owen, a lone wolf and often forgotten, is lost in life until he meets Christina. Minnesota is the same; a great university, although incredibly large and very easy to get lost in.

8. University of Nebraska as Izzie Stevens

Raised in a trailer park and being a "cornhusker" definitely go together to portray this character and this school. Very attractive, and more than meets the eye.

9. Northwestern University as Christina Yang

Privileged and extremely good at what they do... which am I referring to? It's no doubt that a lot of students at Northwestern are rich, but that doesn't take away from the fact that they have one of the smartest student bodies in the country. Christina Yang proves to be the same way.

10. Ohio State University as Preston Burke

Burke focuses on one thing and one thing only — cardiothoracic surgery. Ohio State focuses on one thing too — football.

11. The Pennsylvania State University as Mark Sloan

The most "frat" character on "Grey's Anatomy" is Mark, hands down. Cocky, but hard not to love, just like Penn State.

12. Purdue University as Lexie Grey

Both arriving out of the blue, they're brilliant and focused on their studies. Lexie has a photographic memory, and Purdue has the finest engineering and agricultural students.

13. Rutgers University as Miranda Bailey

Often underestimated, this university has a strong personality and a diverse outlook on life, much like Bailey. Although hard to get to know, they'll impress you when the time comes.

14. University of Wisconsin as Jackson Avery

They seem to skate by in life and get everything handed to them, but both this character and the school know what's good. Jackson, like students from Wisconsin, is a total "guy's guy," but also a great person.

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