The summer months are quickly coming to an end, and considering Redlands to be my second home, I’m missing it and reminiscing more than ever today. The atmosphere, the people, the freedom and the memories: All are contributing factors that make me so fond of the University of Redlands.

You spend what most believe to be the best four years of your life living and learning on campus. You build close-knit relationships quicker than you thought were even possible and you fall in love with everything that the University has to offer. But, it is still so much more than that. When we look closer and can relate to the things that don't get shared on campus tours or in the catalogs is when we really, truly know we go to the University of Redlands. This is when we know we are Bulldogs.

1. You’ve stood at the admin building in between classes and taken this picture of the chapel.

2. You’ve gone out of control crazy when seeing Thurber, even though you're jealous he probably has better living conditions than you.

3. You know exactly what time of day the gym is crowded or not.

4. Intramurals are more competitive than you first thought they’d be, but you’re so into it.

5. You know when a night is slow that Pi Chi will always be open, and of course fun.

6. You know the secret menu at the Bulldog Cafe. Enough said.

7. You don't dare miss a $2 Tuesday.

8. You know someone or something important is on campus when the fountain is running. #drought

9. You will always be endlessly loved by Lucy and Carlotta, no matter what.

10. You have an endless amount of sympathy for those who have lived in non-AC dorms and consider them survivors.

11. You know or have heard about the pain and struggle that is...226.

12. You know exactly who you are going to see on your walk to class, and are prepared to say your hellos (even if last night was rough).

13. You know that May Term actually means "Play Term," and Beer Olympics.

14. You’ve complained about the commons food once or twice, or everyday, but know it's still better than most schools.

15. Hearing “SEA-HAWKS” being yelled on campus during off season is nowhere near out of the ordinary. In fact, it's totally normal. #GoHawks

16. You are on a first-name basis with Leslie Kraft, if you want good housing that is.

17. You know you probably shouldn't graduate without completing the infamous Chapel Run.

18. And you always know that even after you graduate, anyone on campus will be there for you because once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog.

Even though we are all different in our own ways, we all have one thing in common; we share this beautiful school that is the University of Redlands. Always proud to be a Bulldog.