Institute Hall. It's a "brisk walk from the center of campus." The one that's past the initiation bridge and down the hill. Just cross the street twice. Yup, it's that white building. That's our home. You know You're From Institute Hall When...

1. You're a pro at crossing the street. It's a great skill to develop.

2. You know a Nick in the building.

3.You've got thunder thighs from climbing the hill multiple times a day. Just pretend you're not out of breath.

4.You get your own music concerts every Saturday night...sponsored by the surrounding frat houses.

5. You know almost everybody in the building and can create starter packs to match their personalities.

6.You engage in pun contests on your floormates' whiteboards.

7.You hear violin music late at night or early in the morning. It doesn't faze you anymore.

8.You try to fit twelve people in the upper bunk of a quad.

9. You or your floormates are involved in cultural events on campus.

10.When three-fourths of the building is Mastering the Physics.

11.You're part of a made-up family tree. We have the Mom, the Dad, and that Aunt.

12.You don't claim the Nike slipper in the stairwell.

13.You encounter squirrels on a daily basis- either on the hill or in the stairwell.

14. The fishbowl and common room are some of the most lit places on campus.

15. When the only other people who visit you are Institute people.

16. When you get back from class and there's silverware taped to your door.

17. You know some hardcore gamers or programmers. Legos are some of the coolest things in the world.

18.You're prepared for the fire alarm to go off at 1:30 AM

19.You can look down the street and see the Gas Station and Goat's Head. "Let's go get food" is either a five minute walk or the journey of a lifetime.

20.You've met some of the most brilliant and amazing people on campus. We a real fam. We form a Fellowship of the Ring just to get to DAKA.