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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

Louisiana State University

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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All names should be "unisex names."

1. Communicating via email can be awkward.

2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

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1. At least I can't lose you in a crowd!

2. Oh my goodness your skin is like glow-in-the-dark.

3. Can't you just get fake tan?

4. Do you tan or just burn?

5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

6. *holds arm against your arm* Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

8. I laid out by the pool almost every day over break!

9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

10. *adjusts selfie lighting to their face* Oops, where'd you go??

11. *after working out* Your face is SO red!

12. *wears white* Look! You're all one color!

13. You need to get some sun.

14. Aren't you excited for summer?

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9. Realizing that a college campus is maybe not the best atmosphere to finish your latest composition:

10. Hearing "Oh, you sing opera? I LOVE Phantom of the Opera!" for the hundredth time:

11. When people think finals week is a breeze for you.

12. When you're drowning in the stress that comes with 18+ credits (and not to mention all those 0 credit classes) and people ask you how you are:

13. When it all comes down to it, though, you know that at the end of the day, music is your passion:

We don't buy into these... just like how we don't buy our friends.

8. "The whole philanthropy thing isn't real, right?"

7. "I don't need to buy my friends."

6. "Oh, so I'll bet you love to drink."

5. "Can you tell me some of your secrets?"

4. "What do you do at your meetings?"

3. "Do you guys haze really badly?"

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1. "Sororities are so basic."

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6. holds arm against your arm Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. holds pale arm against another pale arm Aw, at least you're darker than her!

10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!