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5 Reasons I Can't Seem To Leave The Old North State

We got it made here, folks! Come and visit!

Sophie Calhoun

Mar 07, 2016

Western Carolina University

5 Reasons I Can't Seem To Leave The Old North State

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I was born and raised in North Carolina, and 21 years into my life I still can't find it in myself to want to leave. Sure, I want to travel once I'm done with college, and see places all around the world, but there are some things in NC that I don't think I could ever replace:

1. The History

There are absolutely more historic places to visit in the world, and even in our country, but NC offers some truly beautiful historic sites to visit. From historic towns tucked away in every corner of the state, to beautiful landmark buildings and houses, all the way through to sites like Cherokee there is somewhere for everyone to visit, and explore.

2. The Mountains

I have made my home in the NC Blue Ridge Mountains for over 3 years, so maybe, just maybe I am a bit biased. But, I truly believe that anyone who takes the time to visit this breathtaking area of the state will fall in love in an instant. The views that the mountainous area of NC has to offer are humbling in their beauty, and once you come to visit, you'll never want to leave.

3. BBQ

Yeah that's right I'll say it, NC barbecue is the best! I also take full responsibility in bias by also saying that my hometown of Lexington, NC is King of the 'Cue (shout out to Honeymonk)! Vinegar style takes the cake every time, and I will never get tired of it! The feud over which state takes the prize for best BBQ is as old as time, but I think we all know the truth!

4. Sweet Tea

I am a sweet tea fiend and I have yet to find a place that can satisfy my cravings like my home state! Whatever kind of magic elixir old NC grandmas put into this liquid gold is a mystery to me, but I cannot get enough of it! If you are on the hunt for some real sweet tea, you have to come down to North Carolina!

5. The People

Whether it's the sweet old mountain man, or the city sweethearts, we have some wonderful people in North Carolina. We may not be perfect, and some may believe that our state has a long way to go, but there is no other place I would rather be in to watch it blossom! I am so taken back when I visit areas where people don't hold doors, or say 'thank you', or always greet you with a smile because that's what I know and love! The people of NC are hard to beat, and I'm happy to be one of them!

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1. The History

2. The Mountains

3. BBQ

4. Sweet Tea

5. The People

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It's a daily struggle to make it on time, but everyone has those days where they just...don't.

1. "Oh, crap..."

2. "Is it worth it?"

3. "Why is this room so cold?"

4. "Does this professor grade attendance?"

5. "Can I wear my pajamas to class?"

6. "Do I have time to brush my teeth?"

6. "Shoot, I didn't finish my homework..."

7. "What's the weather supposed to be today?"

8. "Will the bus be on time?"

9. "How can I enter the room in the least obtrusive way possible?"

10. "WHY didn't anyone leave a seat on the end in case someone came late?!"

11. "Does this professor hate me now?"

12. "I'll be early next class..."

Getting hung up on is my super power.

1. The first call is the hardest

2. Getting hung up on before you say something

3. People don't live forever

4. It's exhausting

5. Getting hung up on the second you say where you're calling from

6. People will say anything to get you off the phone

7. Voicemails are weird

8. No one cleans out their mailbox

9. Pronouncing names correctly can be hard

10. People are mean

11. Some calls make it worth it

Because every other week is a week in hell.

1. It's the only week when you can go out every day and not want to rip your hair out on Sunday realizing how much you actually have to do.

2. There's always something going on, whether it's parties, welcome back socials, or free food events for the most random things.

3. The classes never run the full time...

4. You suddenly have a million friends again after not seeing everyone over break.

5. You have a fresh new meal plan again.

6. You're optimistic about how great you'll do this semester... at least for now.

7. You get a feel for how strict your professors are. How easy is it to text during class? Can I get away with not buying the textbook? Can I nap?

8. Everyone is in the same boat with the incredibly awkward ice breakers.

9. But regardless, you couldn't be more glad to be back.

Being on a first name basis with campus police and administrators.

1. When all your friends are hanging out and having fun and you’re stuck working desk.

2. When your decorations are due by midnight and it’s 11:30 PM and you’re still painting.

3. And the night before your residents all move in you’re running around taping up door tags in your hall.

4. But you know better than anyone that by week two, some wasted stranger is going to rip them down anyway.

5. Then having to change your hallway theme again during midterm week.

6. Roommate conflicts that happen before the semester even starts.

7. When you’re finally getting ready to go to bed and you stumble upon a random incident.

8. The tedious documentation that follows an already overwhelming incident.

9. Parents calling you about an issue with their student, and you’re wondering how they got your phone number in the first place.

10. You need to come up with a fun, educational programming idea, but you know nobody is going to show up without the promise of food.

11. Running into a resident at a bar or a party.

12. You remind yourself on a daily basis that you do not have to snap every time you agree with something someone says.

13. That awkward 3 A.M. encounter when your resident knocks on your door, half naked, asking for a condom.

14. Doing your nightly rounds of the building and trying to figure out where that odor of marijuana is coming from.

15. When the resident who has been documented on three separate occasions has bloodshot eyes tells you they haven’t been smoking tonight.

16. Being on a first-name basis with campus police and administrators.

17. Handling an incident that you thought only happened on TV or in the movies.

18. When you’re halfway through the semester and you see residents who have never left their room before.

19. Fire alarms are absolutely terrifying, but it has nothing to do with the possibility of there being a fire…

20. Training. More training. And continued training.

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