Whether you're an incoming freshman, a current student, or an Alumni, here is a list of things only a true student who hails to Pitt will understand.
1. Being completely obsessed with the Cathedral of Learning
The most important building in all of Pittsburgh is definitely posted to your Instagram at least once a week. Cathy is and always will be your #1 girl.
2. Using Cathy as a compass to guide you home
Cathy will never let you down, especially when those victory lights shine.
3. Dropping a class because it was located above the third floor of Cathy
The elevators take ages to work and are you really going to walk up those 20 flights of stairs? No.
4. Tanning on any open green space once the temperature hits 60 degrees
After a miserable subzero and gloomy winter, your bathing suit is on and you're lying in the grass at the first glimpse of sunshine.
5. Running from one end of campus to another to get to class in 10 minutes
A daunting task, especially when the Pathfinders are busy at work with their tours.
6. Willingly going to a party at the end of Bates but refusing to cross Boulevard of the Allies for any reason
No. Just no.
7. Waiting in line at Chipotle no matter what time you go
Has there ever been a time when the line wasn't basically out the door? If you're smart you know to order ahead.
8. Spending $25 for football season tickets just for the new Panther Pitt t-shirt
You'll do literally anything for a t-shirt.
9. Leaving a football game after "Sweet Caroline"
Has anyone ever stayed for an entire game?
10. Camping out in the Pete for the best seats at a basketball game
The Pete is filled with students and their pillows awaiting tomorrow's big game. So much more important than attending class.
11. Being the only college to have classes, even in the midst of a blizzard
While Duquesne, Carnegie Mellon, and Carlow students are warm and in bed, you're wrapping yourself in 10 layers to get to class without getting frostbite.
12. Debating whether to have social hour or study hour in Hillman, especially on the first floor
It's hard to study when all your friends are there, even if you're on the quiet floor.
13. Asking freshman for their swipes into Market
You barely used them when you were a freshman but now you're desperate.
14. Going to Market with plastic containers so you can do your grocery shopping
Who doesn't want leftovers? And maybe some silverware, or cups, or plates...
15. Eating on the floor in market for Thanksgiving dinner
The one meal actually worth going to Market for.
16. Antoon's vs. Sorrento's
Antoon's forever (except for their price increase).
17. Taking the 10A to the Pete to workout because walking up the hill is too much effort
You don't want to waste your workout energy.
18. Trying to get hit by a bus for free tuition
"HIT ME, I DARE YOU."
19. Spending all remaining dining dollars at QuickZone for unnecessary things at the end of the semester
You don't need 10 bags of chips and 5 gallons of milk, but you can afford it so why not.
20. Having to take school busses to Heinz Field for football games
Who knew that we would still be riding school busses in college?!
