Although I've only completed one full semester at UW-La Crosse, I undoubtedly believe it's the best UW school of all. The school may be situated in a town slightly larger than 50,000 people, yet the campus offers the feeling of a close knit community, and you're sure to see a friendly face almost anywhere you look. So, to UWL, thank you for being you.

1. Thank you for your scenic location.

The bluffs are able to be seen from almost any point on the campus and the football stadium even overlooks Grandad's Bluff itself.

2. Thank you for being welcoming.

Thank you for having numerous orientation days and tours available to make incoming freshmen feel at home as they transition to college.

3. Thank you for including textbook costs in our tuition.

Thank you for only making us spend the occasional $50 on a lab manual rather than $150 on a math textbook.

4. Thank you for community bathrooms.

Sharing a bathroom with 30 other people and wearing flip flops in the shower may not seem too appealing, but it sure is a good way to meet the people on your floor.

5. Thank you for the Whitney Center.

Not necessarily a thank you for the food that we eat here, but thank you for making me appreciate a home cooked meal when I'm on break. To be honest, I kind of missed Whitney food when I was home.

6. Thank you for introducing me to my best friends.

It was a miracle we all found each other so early on, in the weirdest ways possible.

7. Thank you for the small campus.

We may complain about our "long" walk to class, but the longest walk may only be 10 minutes.

8. Thank you for the small class sizes.

Class sizes at UWL are comparable to those of high school size which makes it super easy to make friends and be known by your professors.

9. Thank you for being a safe campus.

Thank you for allowing students to feel safe walking around campus regardless of the time of day.

10. Thank you for being within walking distance to downtown.

Thank you for being so close to a plethora of restaurants, shops, and endless options of nightlife.

11. Thank you for being the place I call home.

Thank you for being my home away from home. La Crosse, you have my heart.