Oklahoma State has many claims such as America's Healthiest Campus and America's brightest oragne. Here are 11 Reasons why I am proud to attend Oklahoma State University.

1. The Cowboy family

Many people view this as a marketing tool for prospective students but the sense of family is alive and well at Oklahoma State.

2. Orange is the happiest color

Frank Sinatra said it best. There is just something about this color that makes you smile.

3. Mike Gundy

At the first home football game this year I witnessed Gundy's class. As they were honoring a purple heart war veteran durning a timeout Gundy stopped coaching walked over to the man and shook the hand of the veteran and his family. Just one example of how OSU faculty exhibit class.

4. Orange Friday

Nothing is better than walking to class on Friday with a sea of orange shirts around you.

5. Alma Mater

Whether it is at the beginning of a football game or ringing out from the bell tower at Edmon Low every time I hear that familiar tune my heart fills with pride.

6. Professors care

A lot of colleges claim this but at OSU we show it! All of the faculty and staff here are second to none and care about every student that walks through their door.

7. Still Loyal, Still True

No matter what we face at OSU we always bounce back twice as strong. To look at the things this university has overcome in the last decade is remarkable. Every challenge we face, we face as a family.

8. Traditions run deep

No matter what event you attend there is always some tradition connected to it that bridges the gap between alumni and current students,

9. Cowboy Marching Band

When the band can play anything from the waving song to Never Been to Spain you know your going to the right college.

10. Homecoming

To watch and be involved in America's greatest homecoming celebration is pretty amazing. All of the hard work and dedication from students to give us one spectacular celebration shows the love that people have for this college and campus.

11. The People

Probably the best thing about this university is the people that surround you everyday. The connections and friendships that have came from this university are a true testimant to what the cowboy family is all about!