I go to Saint Mary's College: a small, Catholic all-female school. Last semester, I studied abroad in Ireland where I roomed with three guys from the University Of Dayton: Zack Martin, Kyle Krause, and Danny Ebner. Before I studied abroad, I thought I had a pretty good mix of social life versus academic studies; however, upon spending a good amount of time with my roommates, I realized I didn't have much of a social life at all.

So when I got back here in the states, I decided to spend a weekend over at UD with my former roommates. It was fun, overwhelming, sometimes blurry, but mostly informative. Here are 10 things I learned from a weekend at the University of Dayton.

1. Contrary to what I thought before, there is actually real academic work going on at Dayton.

I'll admit, I had some stereotypes (maybe my roommates had something to do with that). But to my surprise, I saw people actually studying and being somewhat responsible. Way to go.

2. The whole 5 o'clock in the afternoon rule is actually just a suggestion.

I tend to ease into my weekend, but at Dayton they start it off with a bang.

3. Anywhere can be your bed if you try hard enough.

If you can't sleep in a crowded, noisy room, than you probably just aren't that tired.

4. The campus is *almost* as pretty as SMC.

I'll give it a solid 9.5/10.

5. Homemade food, even if not from your home, is an underrated joy.

Zack Martin's Mom's chilli is a revelation.

6. I thought I had been to a house party before, but I now know I haven't.

I have to give this one up to UD. The house parties are spectacular.

7. I would never rent houses to college students.

You can scrub, but it'll never really be clean.

8. Dayton has the friendliest people I've ever met besides Saint Mary's.

10/10 quality people.

9. I may not be cut out for this...

I'm just not sure I was born with a liver equal to those of the Daytonians.

10. There's no place like home.

Coming back to SMC was like going back to your parents' house after you had a slumber party at a friend's house: more boring, but much needed.