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5 Reasons I'm Forever Grateful I Get To Call LSU Home

The best aspects of campus that makes LSU the greatest place to call home.

Rebecca Lindsey

Sep 04, 2018

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5 Reasons I'm Forever Grateful I Get To Call LSU Home

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Graduating from high school and moving to college is a very exciting, but stressful transition. The transition is made much smoother when your new home is nothing short of breathtaking. My move to LSU was all I ever imagined that it would be. Being on a campus that makes you feel welcomed and included is the best feeling. LSU went above and beyond all my expectations. From the atmosphere and people to the landscape and wildlife, LSU had everything I was expecting. It truly became my home away from home. There are many reasons why this campus is the best one in the nation. These are just a few reasons that make calling LSU "home" so sweet.

1. Mike the Tiger

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Mike! The heartbeat of every LSU student. If you ask any LSU student what their favorite part of campus is, I can assure that Mike's Habitat is in the top five. He is truly just a big house cat. Mike sleeps for the majority of the day and plays like a kitten during the remaining hours. You have to catch him at just the right time to see his playful characteristics. Make the extra time to stop and see Mike. You definitely will not regret it.

2. The natural beauty of campus

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From stately Oaks to broad Magnolias, LSU's campus is full of natural beauty. One step on campus and your breath is taken away. One walk through the Quad and I am overwhelmed with the nature. The beauty of the oak trees and the energetic squirrels spread a wave of positivity that will carry you through the day.

3. Football, football, football!

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Fall is for football. LSU Tiger fans know this well! From tailgating with friends to screaming on the Tigers, gameday has something for everyone. The roar of fans is overwhelming. Alumni, students, and lifelong fans in the same place, cheering for one purpose. You definitely do not want to skip a Saturday Night in Death Valley!

Amazing professors

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I'm sure every single high school student has been warned about college professors. There is a stigma that college professors are cruel and coldhearted. I can't speak for other universities, but at LSU the professors are outstanding! I have never had a bad professor at LSU. There are some professors that are strict and sometimes confusing to understand, but every single professor genuinely cares about you and your success in the class. If you put in the effort, they will always be there to help!

Continual community

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Coming to LSU as an out of state student, I knew no one! After being on campus for only one week, I met a ton of lifelong friends. College friends become your home away from home and your family. Having close friends in college is definitely a staple in the college experience. LSU has a ton of amazing people and friends.

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5 Reasons I'm Forever Grateful I Get To Call LSU Home

The best aspects of campus that makes LSU the greatest place to call home.

1. Mike the Tiger

2. The natural beauty of campus

3. Football, football, football!

Amazing professors

Continual community

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I'm technically an adult, so I'm legally required to live a little, right?

1. Watch an R-rated Scary Movie in a Movie Theater

2. Buy a Lottery Ticket

3. Vote in an Election

4. Participate in a Run (or a Walk, Realistically) for Charity

5. Go on a Road Trip

6. Start a Savings Account

7. Get a Credit Card

8. Sign up for Spotify Premium

9. Go to a Club

10. Start a Meditation Routine

11. Go to a Yoga Class

12. Treat Myself to a Dinner for One

13. Volunteer for a Charity

14. Participate in a Research Study

15. Bake Something (That Ends Up Being Edible)

16. Go Skydiving

17. Be Called for Jury Duty

18. Figure Out What I Want to Do With my Life

The holiday classics that shaped my life

1."But what would happen if we all tried to be like Santa and learned to give as only he can give: of ourselves, our talents, our love and our hearts? Maybe we could all learn Santa's beautiful lesson and maybe there would finally be peace on Earth and good will toward men."

"Sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see."

"If you won't use your heart, who cares if it gets broken? If you just keep it to yourself, maybe it'll be like my rollerblades. When you do decide to try it, it won't be any good. You should take a chance. Got nothing to lose."

"Remember, no man is a failure who has friends."

"Life is made up of meetings and partings. That is the way of it."

"If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find a that love actually is all around."

"Sometimes things look good on paper, but lose their luster when you see how it affects real folks. I guess a healthy bottom line doesn't mean much if to get it, you have to hurt the ones you depend on."

"'Maybe Christmas,' he thought, 'doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.'"

"Faith is believing when common sense tells you not to."

"There's room for everyone on the nice list."

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1. Why are towels considered dirty when you get out of the shower clean?

2. Who closes the bus door once the bus driver gets off?

3. Why is there a "d" in "fridge" but not in "refrigerator"?

4. If you drop soap on the floor is the floor clean or the soap dirty?

5. Is the "S" or the "C" silent in the word "scent"?

6. Does expecting the unexpected make the unexpected the expected?

7. Would Lightning McQueen buy car insurance or life insurance?

8. Who put the alphabet in alphabetical order?

9. What color are mirrors?

10. If 2 mind readers read each other's minds whose mind are they really reading?

11. Is there a synonym for "synonym"?

12. If your shirt isn't tucked into your pants, are your pants tucked into your shirt?

13. Why is it called "quick sand" if you sink slowly in it?

14. If I try to fail, but succeed, which one did I do?

15. If Cinderella's shoe fit perfectly, why did it fall off?

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