Three years ago, we were anxiously awaiting move in. In fact, at this time three years ago, we didn't even know who our roommates were or where we were going to live. We went through a lot when we were freshman. Towson was a little different. Here is what we had to deal with when we came to school.
1. Jimmy's Cab
I would like to thank Uber for becoming as popular as it is now. When we were freshman, a line of Jimmy's cabs would take over Cross Campus Drive. You probably had the number of a cab driver in your phone so he could take you to the Colonies. You were always annoyed because they never used a meter- they would pick a random price for you all to pay. A $5 Uber ride from Towson to the Colonies would actually be $5 per PERSON in a Jimmy's Cab. Major rip offs. Also, creepy drivers.
2. Rec Wasn't Relevant
When we were freshmen, Rec wasn't even a thing. Torrent was actually popular and people would go to Rec for day drinks. Now, the line for Rec passes Torrent.
3. Addresses
Remember when you had to text your friends for addresses? You were considered cool if you knew 3 places for a disgusting college party.
4. 616 Bridgeman Terrace
No matter what was going on, you knew 616 would have people over. And the best part? They owned a dog named Pickles.
5. Blounge
Party got busted? Looks like you were going to the sweaty, underage place of Uptown. You just waited until the day you could get into Turtle.
6. Yik Yak
Major throwback. Yik Yak was basically an anonymous Twitter sorted by location. Every time you thought of deleting Yik Yak, you thought of something hilarious to post. Your confidence would sky rocket when you made the Top Yaks.
7. Ptux
The day you actually discovered where/ what Ptux was, your life changed. However, it took you until Sophomore year to figure out the time when the pasta line wasn't out the door.
8. Getting lost
Do no lie to yourself. It's senior year and you may or may not get lost in the LA building.
9. TSEM
You probably forgot about the class you could not get out of. But hey, it's over now.
10. Cars
We could actually have cars on campus back then. But the worst part is if you lived in Prettyman and had to park your car in West Village.
11. No Lotsa
We are so privileged now. We didn't have Losta, Slice or Dominos. Remember Pizzans? I'm pretty sure the sign still says "will open soon".
We have the luxury life now. We are finally being 21 and can go to turtle. We can use Uber and we have access to quality pizza. However, the one thing we had that the current freshman don't have:
ACCESS TO WEST VILLAGE BRIDGE AND GLEN BRIDGE!
Congratulations, we made it.