Everyone always says, “You’re from New York, what made you choose Edinboro?” I never quite know what to tell people when they ask me that question. The decision I made to come to Edinboro was greatly influenced by my decision to play college lacrosse here. I knew soon after walking around campus and meeting the team that Edinboro would be the place I called home for the next four years. I recently realized that my love for lacrosse isn’t the only reason that Edinboro is so special for me. Although our town might not be the huge college town that most college kids desire, I wouldn’t trade my decision to come here for the world.

When we get bored at Edinboro, we can always find somewhere to eat! I love going to Crossroads and listening to the bands while scarfing down an order of pub pretzels. I love walking to Dairy Supreme with my friends when it is nice out, even though we can drive. I love waking up Saturday and knowing that even though we don’t plan it, all of my friends will be at Lakeside Bagel Shop, either eating or working. I love when my parents come and take me to La Grille for an amazing dinner, while I listen to my favorite kind of music and when they take me to Flip Cafe (best diner in the world) for breakfast in the morning! Most of all I like getting three tacos for $3 dollars with my teammates every Tuesday and Thursday, and I mean every!

I fall in love with this town a little bit more every day. The small town feel of Edinboro can make almost anyone feel at home. I love lakeside and walking by the lake. I love putting my paddle board in the water and floating on tubes with my friends when it gets warm. I love knowing that anywhere I go, I will see a familiar face. I love walking on Meadville Street and looking around Earthshine and the antique shops. I love the random adventures I take with friends to go on a hike and take pictures. I love sitting in my friend’s front lawn on lakeside doing nothing but listening to music. We might not always have huge sporting events or raging parties to attend, but we have fun and that’s what matters most!

I love Earp Hall and all the friends I have made in my time in these dorms. I have made some of the best memories of my time, just hanging out in my friend’s dorm. I love that we all walk into each other’s room without even knocking. I love that we all crowd ourselves into one dorm to get ready to go out and to hangout when we get back. I love the family that the dorms have provided me!

Some people tell me that Edinboro is small and they never would have come here if they could do it over again. I have had my days where I said I hated it and begged to go home, but my 'Boro family is something that I will never replace. People always find themselves wanting something better, something more, but I will no longer wish away my time here, because I have fallen in love with this town and the people in it.