I'm a True Seminole. I bleed Garnet and Gold, chop until my arm practically falls off, and I live by the words: Vires, Artes, Mores.

But after graduation, I had to face the reality that I wasn't going to be living in a town where the Warchant plays loudly down the steeets and where Jimbo isn't a household name.

Here's the 9 things you need to know about being a Seminole living in The Swamp:

1. You constantly compare Tallahassee and Gainesville.

From restaurants, shops, and even your local Publix....it's just not the same.

2. Being in Gainesville, you miss the things in Tally you never thought you would.

(I'm looking at you: Club Pub and The Strip).

3. You have to wear Chief Osceola on your clothing proudly because you will get dirty looks.

4. You have to have an arsenal of clever comebacks for when someone offends your team.

5. You have to accept the fact that it's probably a better idea to just watch the game in the privacy of your own home.

6. You feel the need to constantly remind people that it's #somuchmorethanfootball

7. Everything is Orange and Blue.

I'm not just talking t-shirts and bumper stickers here. I mean everything from ambulances to recycling bins. Be prepared to shield your eyes.

8. Be prepared for every game error (or loss) to be brought up for the next few weeks....or months.

9. You need to remind yourself that you might not be in Tally anymore, but no one can take that Garnet and Gold away from your soul.