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5 Reasons To Love Saint Louis University

As the end of my Sophomore year comes to a close and I realize my school career is half way over, I've found myself looking at what has made Saint Louis University my home away home.

Daria McConnell

Apr 18, 2017

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As the end of my Sophomore year comes to a close and I realize my school career is half way over, I've found myself looking at what has made Saint Louis University my home away home.

1. Greek Life

While Greek life is not an essential for living at Saint Louis University, it helps bring together strong friendships that last a life time. For me, joining Greek Life and becoming a member of Kappa Alpha Theta as a freshman has been one of the best decisions of my life. You meet so many wonderful women who have similar goals and values as you and everyday they continue to push me to be a better person.

source: https://www.slu.edu/life-at-slu/student-involvemen...

2. The Various Study Spots

If studying in the library isn't your style or you just enjoy a change of scenery, Saint Louis University has some of the best study spots around campus. Whether it's next to the Koi pond or in one of the many hammocks, it's relaxing to have so many options.

source: http://www.slu.edu/news/social/picture_places_camp...

3. The Proximity to the City

Living at SLU has provided a convenient and central area that is perfect for enjoying all that St. Louis and the surrounding area has to offer. It's located right next to the metro line, is close to Ball Park Village, The Scottrade Center, The Fabulous Fox, Forest Park, and many more fun places.

source: http://www.stlballparkvillage.com

4. There is Always Something Going On

Whether it's the Saint Patrick's Day Parade, Mardi Gras/Barkigras, Game Nights at Chaifetz or Hermann Stadium, or musical performances at Chaifetz, Saint Louis University always has something to offer on any given week. This creates a fun, atmosphere and it's hard to be bored when so much is going on around you. SLU even offers their own sponsored events like various Taste Events where you can try different types of food such as The Taste of Thailand, Atlas Week where people inspire unique discussions through enlightening events and speakers, Sponsored Guest Speakers such as Bill Nye, and Unique Musical Performances sponsored by SAB. In the next few weeks for example, there will be performances by Daya and Coin.

source: https://www.facebook.com/SLUSAB/

5. The People

I've met so many wonderful people over the past two years, mainly this past year as I've continued to grow into who I am at college. These people who were once strangers I now consider family.

source: https://www.instagram.com/mcconnelldre17/?hl=en

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5 Reasons To Love Saint Louis University

As the end of my Sophomore year comes to a close and I realize my school career is half way over, I've found myself looking at what has made Saint Louis University my home away home.

1. Greek Life

2. The Various Study Spots

3. The Proximity to the City

4. There is Always Something Going On

5. The People

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1. When course schedules are released and you have a conflict between two required classes.

2. When there is only one section of a popular course.

3. Receiving the 18,000 emails reminding you to register ASAP.

4. When you need to see an advisor, but they are too busy/unresponsive.

5. Trying not to dress like a bum for your appointments with your advisors/department heads.

6. When you have a perfectly planned out schedule, and one class ruins it.

7. Carefully moving things around to accommodate a different class/section.

8. Waking up at 6:00 a.m. for your enrollment time.

9. Concocting a new schedule at your enrollment time after your original plan gets changed.

10. Getting into a class and filling the last available seat.

11. When all of your classes finally go through.

12. Realizing that you forgot a class that was a pre-requisite for everything else.

When your capability of "adulting" is put to the test

Nobody deserves to be living in poverty.

"Nobody living in one of the most influential nations in the world should be worried about making ends meet."

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What are the benefits of raising the minimum wage?

What are the states that have set a $15/hour minimum wage?

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Because who understands your bitterness better than April?

1. When you have to provide an "interesting fact" for your first day ice-breaker.

2. When your professor is babbling on and on in his lecture.

3. When you edit your friend's paper and they get an A.

4. When it's 2 AM and you remember you have a test tomorrow.

5. When you finish taking the test and you're pretty sure you failed...

6. ...but then you get the test back and somehow passed.

7. When you've been up for 12 hours straight writing a paper.

8. And then you manage to stay awake in class the next day.

9. When you have to butter up your professor for an extra credit opportunity.

10. When you're assigned a group project.

11. And your group-mates are trying to chat about life instead of the assignment.

12. When it's your last class of the day and you're about to go home.

13. But then you remember rent is due tonight and the anger comes back.

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