Getting ready for school brings a feeling of hatred for the end of the summer, but a sense of excitement as to the future of a new school year. Going back to Penn State is something to be treasured, because the time during college goes by so quickly. Throughout the summer, you have the beach and time with your hometown friends. However, now you have freedom and endless possibilities.
1. Penn State Football.
Our first game is September 3rd against Temple. What is a better way to get ready for the upcoming semester then to begin our home game series with a long-standing rivalry? Answer, there is none.
For all you "Bachelorette" lovers out there lets not forget that Coach Franklin invited the newly engaged couple, JoJo and Jordan, to attend the game.
2. Sylly Week.
A week of non-stop fun and the beginning of the semester. There is no better way to kick off adulthood again than a week of contemplating going to classes and spending time outdoors in front of Old Main.
3. Waffle Shop.
I love being reunited with my favorite food place! You know, those ones that take your hard earned tips from working over the summer. I wouldn't want to wait in a 45 minute line for carbs at any other place.
4. Goodbye parents, hello freedom.
There is something so much better about living in a gross apartment rather than a fine home. Weird, huh? You are so used to living on your own and with your friends that coming back to home is too much of a change and combustion can occur. Honestly, ordering Wings Over and Bagel Crust and living off of pre-made meals at McClanahan's is a much better time.
5. Saving gas money.
Thank goodness for small blessings and big college towns. Mostly everything is in walking distance, aside from the occasion trip to Walmart. The amount of gas money saved during the year is not only astonishing, but also can be put to much better use during the school year.
6. Finally having 10x more clothes.
No longer will you be serving ice cream on your Friday night because you will be getting all dressed up to go out with your friends. On Saturday? You will be doing the same thing. Maybe you will take some time off and go to the movies with your friends or do something adventurous, but no matter what your boring weekends at home are a thing of the past.
8. New Pledge Class.
Seeing the seniors go made most people cry, mostly because they were amazing. However, this new pledge class has to fill their spots and then some. Watching a new pledge class come though Old Main is the funniest and most entertaining thing seen to date. Watching the new pledge class become immersed into your sorority is satisfying, humbling, and makes you have faith in the process.
9. Reuniting.
High school friends and hometown friends are super cool and definitely hold a special place in everyone's heart and have become part of the family. However, college friends are family from the start and now that you have lived with them for so long it is hard to function without them.
10. Finding the newest trends.
Yes, Penn State is in the middle of no where Pennsylvania.
Yes, Pennsylvania stores always seem to be behind on trends.
Thankfully, the Penn State students have some of the trendiest clothes around. Ditching your summer shorts, t-shirt, and flip-flop outline for the newest trend is always a great way to start the new semester.
Why wait for the trend when Penn State starts the trends?
