When I became a Florida State student, there were so many things I was excited to do! There is much more to being a college student than simply going to class. So many different experiences are tied to not only being a college student, but a student at Florida State.
1. Living on campus.
Living in a dorm for your freshman year is like a right of passage. Most students live on campus for their first year in order to get acclimated with their new home. You get to meet so many new people and really get to know the ins and outs of your campus. I met some of my best friends through the dorms and I can safely say living in a dorm is what made my college experience what is became. Not getting that experience is something I really can not imagine.
2. Hanging out on Landis Green.
Landis Green is in the center of campus and is one of the best places to spend a free afternoon. Students go to Landis Green to relax, study, throw a football, or even take a nap in one of the hammocks! I used to study for exams on Landis and just take in the fresh air. Not only that, but Landis Green is the cite of many different campus events throughout the year! I can not imagine seeing Landis Green without the students to occupy it.
3. Studying at Strozier.
I know it seems weird to miss a study spot but you can not replace Stroz! Strozier library is the most popular library on campus and is constantly flowing with students. Not only is Stroz where most students cram for their finals, it is where most students stop in the morning for their coffee. Getting a study room with some of your friends and spending the day in Strozier is extremely common amongst students.
4. Late night dinners at Suwannee.
Suwannee is definitely not a five star restaurant, nobody is claiming that. But, there is something about late night dinners at Suwannee with your squad that just HITS SO PERFECTLY. Every student can safely say there was a night where you and your friends were starving and decided to take the walk to Suwannee. Having so many different options, everyone is happy and full upon leaving. Getting the biggest table and having a family dinner with your friends has got to be one of the best things!
5. School pride!
Everyone knows that if the Florida State Seminoles have anything, we have school pride. Whenever you walk around campus, you see nearly every student repping Florida State in some way. Not only that, but FOOTBALL GAMES?? The student section is FILLED for all games and the stadium is roaring. Students and fans come together to cheer on the one thing we know we agree on, WE LOVE FSU! That sense of community is something nobody can feel via a computer screen and will definitely hurt our students.