So here we are, it's July and up until now life has been good. Its summer and we have had a break from the demands of an academic year; classes, studying, clubs, obligations of the social nature whether that be friends or Greek life. And we wont lie; it's been nice. To have a break from always having something on our plate that needed attention...and needed it like yesterday. At the very least, we don't feel like we are going to break down crying in the middle of Wells Library. Though I am guessing a few of you, like me, have reached a point in your summer existence where Bloomington seems to be calling you home. And not like a one time pleasant call either, its more like when your mom calls and you don't answer the first time and next thing you know you have nine missed calls, five texts, three voice mails, and your best friend texting you to tell you that your mom needs to talk to you...that kind of call. That being said, these are the tells of a Hoosier who knows its time to go back to Indiana University.
1. You miss your living space.
Whether that be apartment, house, sorority or fraternity. As much as your roommate bugged you or you hate the walk you have to campus; you miss it. You miss the space, you miss the smells, you miss them, because they are a part of your life at IU and that is all you want right now.
2. You miss your people!
Did Christina Yang ever specify we could only have one "Person"? I am beyond ready to see my sisters again. I miss my roommates and their near constant bantering (they love each other; it's fine). I miss hanging out with my boyfriend and all his friends on a Friday night. I miss the random people I would see at the bus stop in the morning. I miss the random person I would see walking through campus singing at the top of their lungs! You get the point.
3. You miss the campus.
And with good reason, IU is so flipping beautiful! I want to walk through the arboretum and see all the beautiful flowers! I want to be back in the union between classes and breathe in the scent that is entirely unique to such an old building. Just thinking about it and retracing your steps isn't enough. You need to BE there.
4. You miss Kirkwood. Need I say more?
5. You have IU football and basketball on the brain.
Tailgate season is months away and nothing beats a packed home game at assembly hall. The feeling is electric.
6. You can't seem to stop yourself from thinking about Bloomignton more and more everyday (See 1,2,3,4,5 above).
This was the best I could put it into words, but there is oh so much more. Any Hoosier reading this knows what I am talking about. Indiana University is like no other place on Earth and part of us will always belong to the Cream & Crimson. A huge part of your life is at IU and it's time to go home.
