When I was in high school, I didn't know where I wanted to continue my education, but I knew I wanted to stay in Louisiana. I was an LSU fan growing up, so of course they were in the mix. However, it wasn't until my senior year of high school that I knew where I wanted to go. Honestly, I didn't know much about Lafayette or the university there. Even when I decided to go to the university there I had no idea what I was getting myself into other than a whole new culture and experience. There is a lot that goes into being a Ragin' Cajun and you never know what you will get into. Here are 12 reasons why you shouldn't become a Ragin' Cajun:

1. They are named the Ragin' Cajuns- what in the world is a Ragin' Cajun?

I don't think of a pepper when I hear Ragin' Cajuns.

2. Their mascot is a pepper

Like who really came up with that idea? They must not have had any better ideas. Not only is it a vegetable, but it's pretty creepy looking too.

3. They have way too many names.

They go by UL, ULL, and UL Lafayette. That's too much to keep up with and no one knows their real name.

4. They have a swamp in the middle of their campus.

Who puts a swamp in the middle of a college campus with alligators? The alligators even escape from time to time. Do they not care about the students' safety?

5. Their campus doesn't look appeasing at all.

They have oak trees all over the place that touch the ground and they have a big eye sore of a water fountain in the Quad as well.

6. They have a fleur de lis fountain in the middle of the Quad.

Who decided that would be a good idea?

7. There's too much culture celebrated at this school.

-You see so much stuff around campus dealing with the culture it's almost mind numbing. From the Acadian flag to the fleur di lis all over campus.

8. The bus line is ridiculous

This is probably the worst of the worst. The bus line is wrapped around the stadium before 8 am and there is usually only one bus at a time.

9. You'll make way too many friends at UL

-You'll make friends even before you step foot on campus during orientation, then comes your first day of class and you are surrounded by thousands of students.

10. Everyone loves UL too much.

-Students at UL have too much school spirit and they wear wayyyy too much red for anyone's own good.

11. Their sports fans are way too passionate

-You'll see faces painted, people drinking, and loud obnoxious fans everywhere.

12. This place instantly feels like home

Once you step foot on campus you will instantly feel like UL is your second home whether it's because you pretty much live in the library or you are always on campus.

Karley Nugent contributed to this article.