15 Signs You're a Gustie | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

15 Signs You're a Gustie

Beat 'em, bust 'em, that's our custom.

255
15 Signs You're a Gustie
Shelby Pankratz

Ahhhhh Gustavus Adolphus College. Average enrollment of 2,300 undergraduate students in rural Saint Peter, Minnesota. Founded in 1862 by Swedish immigrants and gently placed on top of a steep hill, this liberal arts education will you provide you with more than a degree, here you meet life-long friends and become a part of a strong community. If you're a true Gustie, you'll relate to each of the following points.

1. You know Gustie Slang

Lib = library, coed = Norelius, caf = cafeteria, Nobel = 2-day conference, plex = North, Gibbs & Sorenson, Gus bus = bae… You get the point. Also, why doesn’t any other school have CF’s?

2. Homecoming is a holiday

The Great Gustie Gathering AKA every Gustie alive reunited.

3. You're overinvolved

Class from 8:00-4:30, practice till dinner, group project, club meeting, hall event, roommate bonding, the day never ends.

4. Getting way too excited for “Frost-Your-Owns”

…or any free food really, including popcorn on Fridays!

5. Attending most sporting events

Hockey game? Gymnastics meet? Volleyball match? Everyone on campus will be there to support their peers.

6. Wednesdays, that is all

Most college students go out on Thursdays, not Gusties!

7. And to go with that last point, The Flame

You know they like you when they let you create the night's playlist.

8. Love/hate relationship with the caf

Love: Steak night, gyros, noodle bowls, rotisserie chicken, GAC waffle-maker.

Hate: At the end of the month, having $100 left to spend in one night and stocking up on mixies and munchies.

9. Never understanding our credit system

And having to explain to non-gusties why you only ever take 4.0 credits.

10. Hating St. Thomas an unhealthy amount.

We're not even rivals so why do we hate them so much? Because they suck…. FST.

11. Living on campus for 4 years

...and sort of enjoying it.

I mean you get to be two doors down from all of your best friends and can wake up five minutes before your 8 a.m.

12. Appreciating Gustavus-exclusive events

The annual Nobel Conference, Christmas in Christ Chapel and Mayday are unique to the hill.

13. J-Term

AKA Playterm. After fall finals, regular classes won't resume until the second week of February!

14. Explaining the (former) local Greek system

They were founded on campus beginning in 1904, and they were taken away at the same place! RIP.

15. Taking sign pics three times a year

And posting them all for people who don’t know you’re a Gustie (no one).

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

15 Times Michael Scott's Life Was Worse Than Your Life

Because have you ever had to endure grilling your foot on a George Foreman?

411
Michael Scott
NBC

Most of the time, the world's (self-proclaimed) greatest boss is just that, the greatest. I mean, come on, he's Michael Freakin' Scott after all! But every once in a while, his life hits a bit of a speed bump. (or he actually hits Meredith...) So if you personally are struggling through a hard time, you know what they say: misery loves company! Here are 15 times Michael Scott's life was worse than your life:

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

12 Midnight NYE: Fun Ideas!

This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

15353
Friends celebrating the New Years!
StableDiffusion

When the clock strikes twelve midnight on New Year's Eve, do you ever find yourself lost regarding what to do during that big moment? It's a very important moment. It is the first moment of the New Year, doesn't it seem like you should be doing something grand, something meaningful, something spontaneous? Sure, many decide to spend the moment on the lips of another, but what good is that? Take a look at these other suggestions on how to ring in the New Year that are much more spectacular and exciting than a simple little kiss.

Keep Reading...Show less
piano
Digital Trends

I am very serious about the Christmas season. It's one of my favorite things, and I love it all from gift-giving to baking to the decorations, but I especially love Christmas music. Here are 11 songs you should consider adding to your Christmas playlists.

Keep Reading...Show less
campus
CampusExplorer

New year, new semester, not the same old thing. This semester will be a semester to redeem all the mistakes made in the previous five months.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

Let's face it, last semester you woke up with enough time to brush your teeth and get to class and even then you were about 10 minutes late and rollin' in with some pretty unfortunate bed head. This semester we will set our alarms, wake up with time to get ready, and get to class on time!

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

The 5 Painfully True Stages Of Camping Out At The Library

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

3139
woman reading a book while sitting on black leather 3-seat couch
Photo by Seven Shooter on Unsplash

And so it begins.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

Camping out at the library is not for the faint of heart. You need to go in as a warrior. You usually have brought supplies (laptop, chargers, and textbooks) and sustenance (water, snacks, and blanket/sweatpants) since the battle will be for an undetermined length of time. Perhaps it is one assignment or perhaps it's four. You are motivated and prepared; you don’t doubt the assignment(s) will take time, but you know it couldn’t be that long.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments