Being from Oklahoma, you know all of the traditions that are tied to the University of Oklahoma, but only students from OU know the true struggles.
I’m a senior at the University of Oklahoma and while I love my school, I still have my complaints. I realize nothing is perfect but there are things that could be better with a little bit of effort and less ignorance. The rush of the new school year brings a lot of crowds in places that are not equipped for a large amount of people.
1. Parking
With the construction of the new dorms taking away a parking lot, there are a lot more people taking the highly encouraged Lloyd Noble shuttle. Typically the shuttle isn’t a problem, but now the commute from the Lloyd Noble takes over 30 minutes and is super inconvenient for everyone.
2. Bookstore
Oh, you ordered your books 10 days before classes started and still haven’t received them? I understand that there are a lot of people trying to get their books but it’s almost crunch time already.
3. Heat at the first home game
Late August and early September in Oklahoma are almost too hot to handle; the temperature is in the 90s, the sun is working overtime, and the humidity will zap almost all of your energy away.
4. Classes being far apart
Campus is big, maybe not the biggest in the country, but when you have a class in Sarkey’s and then have a lecture in Dale hall with only 10 minutes to commute it feels like you’re trying to cross the Pacific.
5. The Cafeteria
We all want the caf but no one wants to pay $11 to get in the door. Finding a freshman to donate to your tummy can be hard to do but it’s definitely worth the try.
6. Union lunch rush
Hungry at 12? I hope you have an hour to spare because Laughing Tomato can only sling their wraps so fast.
7. Starbucks line
What college student doesn’t want Starbucks? It’s not just for white girls and the line you see in the Union for Starbucks will prove that.
8. Lindsey Street
Driving restrictions are so frustrating. Why can’t I turn left between noon and 6 p.m.?
9. Finding football tickets
Trying to catch a game with your friends but don’t have tickets? Better hope it’s the first game of the season and people don’t want to sweat to death.
10. Burger night at McNellies
$4 burger night is a hit. A delicious meal for less than $6 is a steal. What isn’t a steal though is the wait for the food.
11. OUMM
Stop the emails. Please.
12. Construction
The construction is the cause of a lot of headaches in Norman, Okla.
13. $5 for the entire semester for printing
Come on OU, $5 is not going to do the trick.
14. Tuition increases
When Oklahoma cuts funds for public universities, we all get the short end of the stick. The professors don’t even get paid more. What’s up with that?
15. The Huff
The free weight room is always male dominated. It is what it is.
