Whether you are a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior, there is one thing we all have in common -- we are all students at the College of Charleston. In honor of the scariest night of the year approaching this weekend, here a few things CofC students find even more frightening than vampires, hobgoblins, and werewolves.
1. Being a sixth floor resident of Berry
We have all heard the stories of how Berry Residence Hall used to be a children's orphanage. It is said that the sixth floor is haunted by the previous residents. Whether or not you believe is up to you, but many sixth floor residents will attest to tapping sounds on the wall when they are the only one in the suite, hearing weird noises late at night, and things opening and closing of their own accord.
2. Falling into storm drains during excessive Charleston flooding
Charleston is no stranger to flooding, however on this particular rainy day, a new level of flood risk was reached when three students walking to campus from the aquarium parking garage unexpectedly fell into the storm drain.
3. The first time you do the Charleston Shuffle
We have all done at one point or another, and we all know there is no shame. Over the years, the brick sidewalks laid around campus during the time of the Great Depression have been shifting and popping up due to the shifting ground of Charleston being built on (or below) sea level. This creates a major walking hazard, and the city has given a name to the infamous trip and keep walking (or fall down) occurrence: the Charleston Shuffle, ladies and gentlemen.
4. When you live in McConnell and sleep through your alarm and you have class in 10 minutes on the fourth floor of Bell South
Whether it's an 8 a.m. on the fourth floor of Bell South or having back-to-back classes at the Ed Center then Harbor Walk, shout out to everyone for making that mad dash to class, because let's face it, it has happened to all of us at one point or another.
5. First time using the revolving doors at Addlestone and you are unaware they are motion-censored
I really hope I am not the only one, and if so, this is my confession. Being a freshman and unaware that the revolving doors at the library are automatic and motion censored so when first trying them out, not expecting them to move on their own accord, and getting startled and letting out a quick yelp and jumping back before shamefully walking away with your head down.
6. When the fire alarm goes off in McAlister and you are in the shower and unaware if it's actually an emergency or not
That moment when you are in the shower and the fire alarm goes off because someone forgot to add water to their easy mac.
7. When you have a paper to print out and turn in at 8 a.m. and it is 7:50 a.m. and the WiFi in Addlestone is taking 10 minutes to log in.
While some of us have learned not to rely on Addlestone for last-minute printing, we have been stuck in the situation of class in 15 minutes and having to print and the WiFi is just like, hahahahahahah, no.
8. When you think Chick-fil-A closed down...
But then you realize it is just Sunday.
That life-stopping moment when you have your heart set on a chicken biscuit and you walk up the steps to find the doors locked, lights off, and part of your soul breaks away with your dying disappoint that Chick-fil-A will never be open on Sunday to cure your hungover hunger pangs.
9. When there is a major crisis occurring on or near campus but no Cougar Alerts have gone out.
It is always a sad day when Yik Yak is more up to speed on current events than the school emergency system.
10. The horrifying thought that Barefoot Scooter Guy is graduating this year.
But for real... he needs to get an apprentice or something because let's be honest, he is kind of a campus celebrity, and we don't know what we will do without his bare feet gracing our presence over campus next year.
