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12 Tell-Tale Signs You Live In Boland Hall

It may not have air conditioning, but it does have some serious character. I think.

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12 Tell-Tale Signs You Live In Boland Hall
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Whether you lived here or not, you've probably made your way down the halls of Boland. Being the second oldest dorm on campus, it may not have air conditioning, but it does have some serious character, right? While it's no Villa Theresa or New Hall, Boland is definitely considered a hidden gem on campus. Well, maybe...

1. You're always looking for the common room.

Out of all things in a residence hall, shouldn't the common room be the easiest room to find? While the cluster of chairs and couches surrounding a TV in the lobby doesn't quite pass the common room test, the common room in the basement isn't exactly "homey."

2. Catching the Skyhawk Shuttle is a breeze.

Why walk across campus to catch the shuttle when you can just walk right out your dorm?

3. You can roll out of bed at 8:27 and still be on time for your 8:30 class.

If you've got a class in Duffy, you can safely set your alarm at least 10 minutes later. While Boland may not be the most beautiful building, its convenience makes it the best.

4. You're still wondering who the hell "Tip" is.

On your elevator ride, you've probably seen tons of phrases written on the wall saying "Tip is smart," "Tip is the man," and "Tip likes cats." While these one-liners have made your elevator ride that much more enjoyable, you really want to know who this Tip guy is. I mean, he's smart and likes cat? What a guy.

5. The built-in shelving is the real MVP.

The rooms may not be enormous, but the built-in shelving makes up for it. When your desk is literally the length of the wall, you have so much more room for activities!!!

6. You've gotten lost while trying to find the bathroom at least once.

You'd think Boland's hallways would be pretty straightforward like most dorm hallways, right? Wrong. It's Pan's Labyrinth up in here and there's no escape.

7. It always sounds like a party in the RD's office.

Bumpin' Latin music and dancing? Sounds like a normal college party right? Nope. Just your residence director having a grand ole' time.

8. You're slightly petrified that your room is named in honor of someone who has died.

And desperately hoping that the ghost of whoever your room is honored after isn't chilling out under your bed. Looks like your double might just be a triple.

9. If you don't loft your bed, you're doing it wrong.

Even though you don't have to loft your bed, if you live in Boland, you probably do. Just like the built-in shelves, it gives you so much more room for activities!!!

10. You're homies with the Domino's guy.

When the dining hall closes, Domino's is your best bet. You know the Domino's guy so well that you don't even say "hi" to each other anymore, you just communicate in head nods and grunts.

11. Doing your laundry is like playing Russian roulette.

Doing laundry in college isn't fun, but doing laundry in college and having your clothes sit in a puddle of water in the washer is even less fun. And the best part is that you'll never know which washer will give you this soaking surprise.

12. While it may not be perfect, it's still home.

It may not have interesting architecture or a traditional common room, but it's still your home and you couldn't be happier.

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