With only a couple days back at school, I’m not quite sure how I spent the summer away. Driving onto campus immediately feels like you’re walking into your front door; it’s home. Sometimes, though, I do forget that I’m coming to school for actual school. It’s easy to get caught up in all the activities and stresses of moving in. But still, even with classes beginning in a few short days, it’s good to be back at DePauw…and there’s many reasons why.

1. Everyone Is A Neighbor, You Always Have A Friend

All your people are close by. You don’t have to make plans over the phone or even in advance. Everyone’s around you and you always have a friend to be with.

2. Being Back On A Schedule

With classes beginning, it’ll be nice to be back with a daily schedule and being in an orderly manner, somewhat.

3. Camp college: a great introduction to the rest of the year.

4. Dairy Castle, Myers, Dons

While Greencastle doesn’t have much, there are some classics that just can’t be beat.

5. Everything Is Walking Distance

Everywhere you need to go is no more than a 10 minute walk. It’s great having everything so close by.

6. Nature Park

Nothing better than nature park walks or runs...especially with fall coming up.

7. Free Gym Membership

Though it’s not technically free, it is nice having Lily right around the corner…also in walking distance.