We are all wonks here
No matter which university or college you attend, there are always things about that particular school that only students there know to be true. For American University students, not only are we the most politically active and most diverse university in the country, but there are also some things about American University that we know to be all too true. Here are19 things that only American University students understand:
1. Mac N' Cheese Wednesdays at TDR
2. Long Lines at the Shuttle
Seriously, why can't they just be there on time?
3. Debates To Us Are Like Tailgating
Because what are sports?
4. The Excitement When You Find A Fork in TDR
5. Everyone Is a WONK
6. The Fire Alarms Going off at 3am
FYI standing outside on the Quad is not fun
7. There is Always Some Sort of Medical Transport
8. The RA at the Front Desk Asking for ID
9. Everyone is Either a CLEG, Poli Sci, or IR major
10. But Don't Ever Say You're a Math Major
11. You're Facebook is Mostly Political
Occasionally, you get the cute puppy picture here and there
12. Trick-Or-Treating is a Must Down Embassy Row
Who else can say they visited 30 countries in one night?
13. You Plan the Best Days To Go To TDR
Definitely avoid meatless Monday.... or any day for that matter
14. We Really Don't Know Who Clawed-Z Is
15. "I Can Wake Up For 8:10 Classes" Is A Lie
16. What are Sports?
17. Eagle Bucks Falling Faster Than Our GPA's
18. Every Conversation is a Debate
There is no such thing as a "normal" conversation
19. Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle
As much as you don't say it, once you graduate you are going to miss American University.