When a Hastings College student is asked why they chose Hastings—especially the Colorado kids—the answer pivots on the pristine aura of the college. But let’s be real, it’s mostly the scholarships we were awarded. HC is a pricey school, but as far as scholarships go, it’s the best deal most of us can get. We had no idea we would end up loving it (or hating it for some of those who left mid-semester). Hastings College is distinct in several ways. Here are several signs you graduated from or currently are attending Hastings College.

1. Upon graduation, the government sends you a reminder that you owe at least your firstborn’s life in debt.

While I spoke of students earning a lot of scholarships, few received full rides. After four years, any amount of tuition adds up, leaving grads with a surmounting amount of debt to the government.

2. You receive phone calls from Hastings College requesting more of your money, but in the form of a donation.

Ah, the wonderful gift of giving! Is not what any college grad is thinking when the giving is coming from their own empty pockets. How else are we supposed to get those scholarships, right?

3. You know how to drink your weight in Busch Light and Barton’s vodka.

And you've done the naked mile at least once. The cheap beer and alcohol is always defined by whatever the buyer could get us with $25 in a quantity that is supposed to last the weekend but never does.

4. Booze cruising is your second nature.

Because there is nothing else to do in Nebraska, we put those back roads to good use.

5. “Stomach of steel” is how you would describe your digestive system after eating from Sodexo every day.

Luckily, changes have been enacted and the college made the switch over to Fresh Ideas. For those of us that suffered through Sodexo, our stomachs reject any normal food we might ingest so this change may be too little too late. I kid. But seriously, what were they feeding us?

6. You relish the evening you were served dinner by the professors grading your finals in the following week.

Oh, the satisfaction of Boar's Head!

7. Mr. and Ms. Bronco

Nothing is quite better than making someone earn a title in a ridiculously embarrassing, yet highly amusing, way.

8. Bronco Freeze

Because, again, there’s nothing better to do in Nebraska. You know they put this on the calendar of events because, what the hell! These students will obviously eat anything so they’ll do just about anything also

9. You were invited to dinner at a professor’s house at least once.

Especially if you’re from Hastings College, this sounds super strange and uncomfortable. But it’s not. It’s actually really awesome.

10. One of your favorite and least favorite classes was a LAP.

One of the best and worst things about Hastings College is, along with your major, you are required to fulfill the Liberal Arts Program required courses, courses you never would have taken if it were your choice.

11. You climbed the bronco statue.

If you say you haven't, you probably should now. Right now.

The Liberal Arts college is a sensational school with affable teachers, entertaining campus events, and unique students. Graduate students walk away with one of a kind stories and experiences distinct to Hastings College, and this was just to list a few. #HCDoesThat