Admit it, we all missed Ball State and Muncie while we were gone. There are just some special feelings you can't recreate back home. It doesn't matter if you're from a big city or a small town, there is just something to be said for being with your BSU friends in Muncie.
1. Those far away friends
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Even 45 minutes to an hour seems so far in the summer after about nine months of them being maybe five minutes from you all the time and having them that close again is awesome.
2. BSU landmarks
If you don't smile when you see Benny or Frog Baby again for the first time, you must be heartless because they are adorable and I smile every time I see them and I'm a senior.
3. Free movies
Movies are expensive in 2018 and you have to give it to Filmworks for putting out their schedule ahead of time so you know exactly what you should spend your money on either at the movies or at Redbox. Plus their selection is always really great.
4. Free food
There is so much free food at BSU it's crazy and our stomachs and wallets really appreciate it.
5. Emails
GiphyOkay this will get annoying after a week, but if you're like me and hardly anyone texts you, it's kinda fun to seem so needed. That may seem a little sad, but ya know *shrugs*
6. Muncie food
Scotty's, Brothers, Puertas, Insomnia, Cousin Vinny's.... pick your poison.
7. Late night deliveries
Getting a little bit of money and spending it on a 2am Insomnia delivery is my aesthetic.
8. Entertainment
There's so much to do! Filmworks, Late Night, BSU Theatre & Dance shows (shameless self-plug), shows at Emens, Sursa performances, Muncie Civic is only a bus ride and a quick walk away (another shameless self-plug), not to mention so much more!
9. New friends
GiphyI honestly don't think I've met many people at BSU who have a bad attitude. You can always make a new class buddy or someone to hold a door open for you when your arms are full.
10. Knowing it's a great stepping stone
If you're anything like me and love your major so much, at someone point in your freshman year, you said something along the lines of, "I just can't wait to graduate and do what I actually want to be doing." Every year I come back to BSU, I'm reminded I'm that much closer to not coming back anymore. It's bittersweet, but I know I've learned great things from every single person I've had an interaction with here and that is not something everyone can say.
