In the light of college decision day approaching, I decided to point out all the amazing things about the best school on Earth. Virginia Tech has an atmosphere that is not only positive, but inspiring. Here, students do not strive to be mediocre, but the best they can be. Coming to Virginia Tech, I had no idea how much one could possible love their school. Here are my 10 favorite things about campus.
1. Football
Who doesn't love football? Certainly not anyone in the Hokie Nation. Game day looks like Orange and Maroon threw up all over Blacksburg. Tailgating reins and students pack into Lane Stadium like sardines. Game day is the only time it is acceptable to smell like sweat and puke and stand 2 centimeters away from the person next to you. Start Jumping Hokies!
2. Food
No surprise there. Virginia Tech is home to amazing food! My personal favorites? Quesadillas from West End and the Chicken, Bacon, and Ranch from Owens. Whatever mood you are in there is something for every craving.
3. McComas Hall
Like to gym? Well, McComas is the place to be. You can run the track, lift, or do some excellent cardio with the amazing machines. Feeling Vigorous? Take a class! For a low fee you can join classes with other people and have fun while getting fit or have another excuse to eat more food!
4. Dorm Life
Okay, so dorm life here is just a freshman thing, but I am so happy I got this experience. Yes, it is gross. You will be living in a shoe box with a lofted bed, but at the end of the day, I would not change a thing. Some of my favorite nights have been sitting in the lounge or someones room until three in the morning with my 12 best friends.
5. Greek Life
While not everyone is in greek life at Virginia Tech, it is such an amazing community. It is a positive experience, and gives one so many opportunities to become involved on campus.
6. Blacksburg, Va
Every Hokie is lucky to call this little mountain town home! Blacksburg is home to some amazing restaurants, and is a great location to hike. Most importantly, it is not a huge area so Uber is cheap!
7. The Faculty
Every professor has office hours, and in most of my classes there are even incentives to go. I have never felt like my professors did not care, or that they were out to get me. The Faculty and Staff at Virginia Tech actually care.
8. The Weekends
No matter what type of person you are there are always fun things to do on the weekends.
9. Hokie Nation
When deciding where I wanted to go to school the people really stuck out to me. Being apart of Hokie Nation is being apart of a large community with a small feel. People hold doors and help others. People wear sweatpants to class, and I love that. The Hokie Nation is come as you are; there is a place for everyone here.
10. This is Home
30 years from now, I will come back to Tech for a game and look around at all the memories I created over four years. That will be home. This is home. Virginia Tech is an amazing place and I am so lucky to call myself a Hokie.
