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15 Things Only Gustavus Alumni Say

Did you 'make your life count'?

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15 Things Only Gustavus Alumni Say
Gustavus Adolphus College

Gustavus Adolphus College is well known for its great community and years of tradition. Some traditions stay the same and some change, here are some things you may have heard from Gustavus alumni about tradition and life after the best four years of your life. Disclaimer, these are not actual quotes from actual alumni.

1. "I used to live at the [Nightmare, Duplex, Cougz Den, Asylum, Meat Locker, Swamp, etc.] is that house still a thing?"

2. "I hope my son goes to Gustavus some day." "How old is he?" "Well, he's only 3 but still."

3. Come on you Gusties *mumbles the rest*

4. "You'll still see Gusties after you graduate just go to Uptown it will practically be a Gustavus reunion."

5. "Gustavus is very close to my heart, literally! Look at my three crowns tattoo!"

6. "I named my dog Gustavus."

7. "I've still got my Gustavus parking pass on my car, that thing is never coming off."

8. "I can't wait to see how my favorite fraternity/sorority is doing on campus..."

9. "Do you think I'm too old to come down to the beer pong tourney?"

10. "Hey, I saw Gustavus was on the news the other day what's that all about?"

11. "Wait, they don't allow fireworks on the Gus Bus anymore?"

12. "I met my wife at The Dive."

13. "Do the cross country runners still streak during midnight express?"

14. "Now that I think about it I probably didn't need to have 3 majors."

15. "I miss Gustavus, best four years of my life!"

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