It’s finals week and we’re all questioning why on earth we made the decision to go to college, let alone Vanderbilt. If we could, we’d be mainlining caffeine into our systems.
No matter how many cups of coffee we drink, it just isn’t enough. We’re falling asleep in strange places and becoming the real life version of The Walking Dead. BUT remember, it’s only one week (although it may feel like a year). You might have forgotten some of the reasons you love Vanderbilt so here’s your friendly reminder. Let the procrastination begin…
You know you go to Vanderbilt when...
1. The Pirates of the Caribbean song gives you a little bit of PTSD.
2. You’ve attended more tailgates than football games.
3. Your home friends have asked what that weird hand sign is that you’re making in all your pictures and if it’s a gang sign.
4. Squirrels.
5. You’ve made the drive down to PCB or Gulf Shores at least once and it was completely worth it (even if you can't remember all of it...)
6. You’ve had the Vanderplague at least once, but probably a few times.
7. You’ve gotten lost in the hell that is Stevenson.
8. Whether you’re from the north, the west, or the south, you say y’all.
9. You’ve been to Tortellini Tuesday at least once (and maybe even seen the Provost there).
10. Every weekend is Halloween because every fraternity party has a different theme. You're still surprised at the things you can do with some duct tape.
11. You’ve lost your Commodore Card at least once (probably multiple times) and if it was on a Friday night, wondered how you would survive the weekend. RIP card number three, swallowed into the depths of the Kappa Sig basement...
12. You know the true meaning of work hard, play hard and watch your school prove it after every bio, chem, and calc test. Really any assignment.
13. You’ve been on Overheard or Vandy Makeouts and can’t help but feel a little bit of pride.
14. Cowboy boots are a part of your wardrobe and you wouldn’t have it any other way.
15. Rippy’s, Dan’s, Tin Roof, South, and Sportsmans are a few of your favorite bars.
16. Finding a parking spot is basically an Olympic sport.
17. Gabe has told you on a Monday night that you are going “TO THE BAAAARS”.
18. At least one person you know has confused Vanderbilt with Villanova - it’s cool they’re only about 800 miles off.
19. The smell of warm Rand cookies is like a dream come true.
20. You love your school more than you ever imagined you could, even if the pain of finals sometimes makes you question everything you thought you ever knew...
