Thon, an aspect of Penn State that emphasizes why no school will ever be as great. 46 hours dedicated to dancing, no sitting or sleeping, with nearly 20,000 of your peers is an experience that could never be put into words, which is one of the things, as a freshman, I am anxiously awaiting. One of the things that is at the forefront of the incredible event is canning- when a group of Penn State students stay at someone's house for the weekend and can, or solicit, for money. For a freshman at the very least, here are some of the best and worst things about the weekend away from our beloved home, State College:
BEST
- So many cute puppies come up to you.
- Sleeping in a real bed
- With air conditioning.
- Not being woken up at 5am to construction.
- Showering WITHOUT shower shoes.
- Going away with practically strangers but coming home with a group of new friends.
- Bagels.
- And most importantly, raising money FOR THE KIDS.
WORST
1. Being away from State College.
2. People cursing at you for mistaking the terrible tragedy of Jerry Sandusky with the charitable act of college students collectively raising north of 10 mil to donate to pediatric cancer.
3. Aaaaaand being away from State College.