25 Things USC Students Understand | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

25 Things USC Students Understand

520
25 Things USC Students Understand

After a few years at USC, I've realized these facts all to be true. 

As we head back to campus this fall, here are a few things you might miss or remember. Except for the constant construction, because no one misses that.

1. There’s no place you would rather be on a Saturday than a crowded and overpriced Bojangles. 

2. NextBus is almost as reliable as the University bus system. 

3. The Russell House Chick-fil-a line is always long because they keep producing chicken biscuits instead of chicken minis...

4. ...but the line at Chick-fil-a does not even compare to the line at Einstein’s in the morning. 

5. Registering for classes as a freshman or sophomore is our version of the Hunger Games.

6. Getting hit by a moped on a sidewalk is a very real and scary possibility. 

7. You need to be a good function date because getting a t-shirt is a rite of passage. 

8. You get goosebumps when the “Welcome to Williams-Brice” video plays before games. 

9. Uneven bricks. Enough said. You will trip. People will laugh.

10. You have nightmares about parking on campus. 

11. You pass the guy handing out Bible verses every day, but you’ve never taken one from him...ever. Same with the guy handing out the yellow coupons.

12. Crazy squirrels that have no problem approaching you and stealing your food. 

13. Campus is deserted most Saturdays during the fall. 

14. One day it’s sunny and 75 degrees, the next day classes are being cancelled because of snow. 

15. We have so much pride that we once took a time out in our football game to watch UGA lose their own game. 

16. The first floor of TCoop is a good place to study as well as a good place to go insane. 

17. Hey Clemson, high five! #FivePeat

18. Columbia is the best college location because if you drive in any direction you’ll either reach the beach, the mountains, or two major southern cities. 

19. Discounts in the bookstore after winning football games are the best, and the worst. Who doesn't want 20% off that jersey?

20. The “Greek Room” in the library is deserted on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday nights. 

21. There’s a bar in Five Points that plays Clowney’s hit on repeat, and it’s awesome. 

22. Monday Night Pav’s and T-Shirt Tuesday at Birddog are like weekly holidays. 

23. You probably hear a “cocks” joke from your friends back home every time you see them. 

24. Whenever you see a boy wearing a suit on campus, you automatically assume he’s a pledge..or in one of our business fraternities. 

25. Most importantly, you would not want to go to school anywhere else. Here’s a health, Carolina. Forever to Thee. 

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
students
Sophia Palmerine

Dear High School Friend Group,

My sweet angels, where would I be without you guys. We all grew up together because we either met in middle school or high school and watched each other grow up and get "old." We got to go to prom together and then graduate together. Then watched each other as we continued our lives in college, joining sororities and meeting people who will impact our lives forever. It all has happened so fast.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

College In Gifs

Because we are all sad Jim Halpert

814
head on desk
Wise GEEK

Oh college, we can’t live with you, but we can’t live without you. It’s a love/hate relationship, really. College is an experience that no one can ever prepare you for, and maybe that’s a good thing. You never really expect any of the things that college encompasses until you are there. College is fun, but don’t have too much fun. C’s get degrees, but they don’t get you into graduate school.

Keep Reading...Show less
Blair Waldorf

The "Gossip Girl" series may be over, but Blair Waldorf's iconic character lives in our hearts forever. Blair was the queen of the Upper East Side, and a character you either loved or hated. She taught us everything we needed to know about life, love and of course, how to score a Chuck Bass. So the next time you feel a bit lost and are in need of guidance, look no further than to the Queen B herself.

As I spend my Sunday avoiding my homework and other adult responsibilities, I realized that I've watched this series over and over about a million times. Sadly, there isn't a Blair quote I don't know, so I came up with a list of a few favorites. You know you love her...xoxo

Keep Reading...Show less
class
Odyssey

College is an endless cycle of crappy, sleepless nights, tedious, boring lectures, and hours of never-ending piles of homework.

Keep Reading...Show less
two women enjoying confetti

Summer: a time (usually) free from school work and a time to relax with your friends and family. Maybe you go on a vacation or maybe you work all summer, but the time off really does help. When you're in college you become super close with so many people it's hard to think that you won't see many of them for three months. But, then you get that text saying, "Hey, clear your schedule next weekend, I'm coming up" and you begin to flip out. Here are the emotions you go through as your best friend makes her trip to your house.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments