Ohio University has numerous unique attractions and qualities. As students, we get the opportunity to have adventures and explore the city of Athens. Freshmen especially get with their college experience, a chance for a fresh start with new people, a new home, and a new version of themselves. But was your best freshman year experience achieved if you didn't do all, or at least most, of the things? The answer is a definite no!
1. Gone to at least one fest
Palmer, Mill, Numbers? The list goes on and on. Each weekend dominating the city of Athens in sports jerseys and "wannabe Coachella" outfits. But can you really blame yourself for wanting to join them?
2. Met Pumpkin the Cat
If the name at least doesn't ring a bell to you, you've been living under a rock.
3. Chicken and Waffles
Eighteen-year-olds can get in, and boy do they flock.
5. Taken the Glidden elevator to avoid Jeff Hill
Jeff is a menis. We all take Glidden at some point, if not all the time.
6. Gone to an OU sporting event
Where's your OU spirit if you haven't cheered on the athletes. Even if you don't know what's going on, it's still good to give your support, cause hey, it's free.
7. Eaten at Burrito Buggy / Big Mama's
The iconic food truck and restaurant of Athens, you just can't miss out.
8. Slept over at someone else's dorm / apartment / house
When your friends are within a twenty-minute walk, a sleepover (or perhaps a handful) are most certainly needed.
9. Ordered Insomnia Cookies
With the option of cookies just a few clicks away, how could you resist?
10. Went out for Halloween
I mean come on. This is easily the event that OU is the most known for. Unless there was an emergency, why wouldn't you partake?
11. Gone to USD past midnight
When you have a diner that is open 24 hours a day, you have to indulge in the unhealthy opportunity.
12. Picnicked out during a nice day / studied outside
Although the weather can change in the blink of an eye, we have had a few nice days. What better way to enjoy the very little amount of decent weather we've gotten than being outside for it.
13. Picked your favorite floor of Alden
Are you a silent, quiet, or group floor type of person. Well, you hopefully have figured that out by now.
14. Explored the building(s) you're in the most
If a lot of your classes are in the same, or only in a couple, different buildings, it is fun and important to get to know said building.
17. Made enough friends to hardly ever eat alone
Although in college, eating alone is seen as a lot more natural than compared to high school. It is always nicer to eat with friends.
18. Found yourself not being in your room a lot
If you are in your room most of the time, you're simply not doing college right. Within these four years can easily be some of the greatest in your life, or at the very least have numerous adventures and memories.
