It's that time of year again: Greek parents' weekends are in full swing and we wouldn't have it any other way! Because seriously, what could be more fun than taking your parents to a darty? Even though you are on your own now (sort of/not really lol) sometimes it can be a much-needed break to have a piece of home come to your second home. This time of year makes me think of all the great memories my parents and I have made at Bama so far. I can't believe we are halfway done after this year (unless I decide to take a victory lap).
My parents were artsy and went to NYU, so they never got the full college-out-of-a-movie-experience, so they've spent a lot to time visiting me and embracing their chance to have one. They are obsessed with Game Days, The Quad and everything Alabama!
My joy in picking this school skyrockets whenever I get to share it with them.
If your parents visit you at Bama...
... They'll probably be really excited.
When they're excited, they will want to say "Roll Tide" to everyone they see. Think of it as cute, and let them have their fun.
When they visit, you'll have to take them to Another Broken Egg. And if you take them to Another Broken Egg, they'll probably want to take a walk on the Riverwalk.
Then they will want to come back for a football game.
When they go to the Football Game, they might notice Gallette's.
So they'll probably ask to go get Yellow Hammers.
When they've finished trying Yellow Hammers, they will want to go somewhere else.
They will go to Rounders with you. They will be disgusted, intrigued and having a blast all at the same time.
Then, your mom will point out every decent looking guy who appears to be close to 6 feet tall and ask why you're not dating him.
And while she does that, your dad will chat up random people at the bar as if he is trying to embarrass you. Even though it's hard to believe, he's probably not. Just let him do his own thing.
They might get carried away even though it's the middle of the day.
They may even wind up going to Innisfree as well, and fall in love with the famous Pub Fries.
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When they're done, they will probably want to take a nap.
You'll have to take them back to their hotel because Bama is too much to handle.
They'll crawl in, make themselves comfortable and fluff the pillows a few times.
They'll probably ask you if they can come back for Greek Parents weekend.
So you'll tell them about how much you can't wait for them to meet your sorority friends at that weekend, and they'll ask to see pictures.
When they look at the pictures, they will get so excited that they will make their travel plans immediately.
Then your mom will want to do your laundry.
Which means your dad will go to the ATM to make sure he has cash to give you when he leaves, even though you know where all the ATMs are.
Along his way, your dad will buy you a new Bama T-shirt.
Looking at you in the T-shirt will remind him that you've grown up quite a lot.
So... he'll ask for an extra big hug goodbye.
And chances are if your parents visit you at Bama, you'll be counting down the days till they come back.