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11 Reasons NC State Is Calling Me Home

"Our hearts ever hold you, NC State."

Jul 21, 2015

Guys, college is pretty amazing. Whether you're an incoming freshman filled with that half-excited, half-nervous feeling that comes from a serious change or a senior veteran who knows the ins and out of campus like the back of their hand, coming back to your second home is always a great day. Here are 11 reasons why I can't wait to be back at NC State:

1. Move-in

Cramming everything I own into a tiny dorm room may not be easy, but it's home for the next few months. It's called cozy, right?

2. Seeing campus landmarks

From Talley Student Center to the Bell Tower to my least favorite dining hall, being back on campus and seeing that familiar red brick everywhere is the most comforting feeling in the world.

3. Reuniting with friends

College is the only thing that can make summertime suck. With friends scattered across the state and country, being back together with your favorite people all in one place is a happiness like no other.

5. The start of classes

Okay so school sucks and is stressful and all that, but where else are you going to be intellectually challenged and learn things you actually care about? We are technically here to get an education, after all...

6. Getting to know Raleigh

Every year, my goal is to explore more and more of this gorgeous city we call home (because yes, there's a whole lot more to downtown than the Thursday night bar).

7. Back to school festivities

From Packapalooza to the first time eating at your favorite Raleigh restaurant again, celebrating the start of the year as cheesy as possible is always a great time.

8. And the start of football season

Because I may be biased, but there's nothing more beautiful than the sunset over a red-and-white filled Carter Finley Stadium on game day.

9. Which includes, of course, NC State's treasured tailgates

There's no better pastime in the world than hanging out with friends outside of Carter-Finley and finding that emotional connection to "Wagon Wheel" that is part of being an NC State student.

10. Rush/Bid Day

Although the process can be hectic, the joy when at the end of the week you have a new group of people to call your brothers or sisters is indescribable.

11. Feeling like you're finally home.

NC State is, and always will be, our home. We learn here, we are challenged here, we find joy here, and we grow here. Knowing that we're back where we belong again is a feeling of true bliss, and it is the reason I'm proud, even when away, to say I am a part of the Wolfpack.

Our hearts ever hold you, NC State.

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