Finals week is creeping up on us–let’s not talk about it, right? In just about a week and a half, fall semester will officially be over and we’ll be heading home for a well-deserved month off. Personally, I’m looking forward to home-cooked meals, spending time with my family and shaving my legs in a shower that’s not made for an American Girl doll.
But as excited as I am to be home, there’s a lot I’m going to miss about Kent State. KSU, consider this my homage to you:
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The friendly attitude.
I stand by the opinion that Kent State has one of the friendliest campus environments around. Everywhere I go, I feel so welcomed and safe! I’m going to miss that feeling when I’m shopping at my grocery store at home and the clerk won’t make eye contact with me.
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The soft serve machine.
Chocolate and vanilla swirl. What else is there to say?
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The Tri-Towers Rec.
I have never felt so safe in a gym as I do at the Rec in Tri Towers. It’s like ladies hour EVERY hour! Plus, the employees are super nice, and whoever is on AUX is always working overtime. It’s truly a magical experience.
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The ~outfits~.
It feels like everyday is a fashion show at Kent State. Of course, this is to be expected due to the talent of the Fashion School, but even the non-fashion majors wear the cutest outfits around campus. And as someone who wears sweatpants on a daily basis, seeing people who actually know how to dress well is something I will truly miss.
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The KSU YikYak Herd.
I’ve been on both Akron and OSU YikYak, and let’s be clear: Kent State YikYak is superior and is guaranteed to make me laugh. I really don’t know how I’m going to make it through the day without reading updates from my fellow Kent Staters.
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The campus squirrels!
I’m not a doctor, but I’m pretty sure the campus squirrels are an effective replacement for serotonin. At least, they are for me. I once saw a squirrel holding an entire piece of pizza outside of the Quad. Campus squirrels, thank you for everything you are and everything you do. I will miss you dearly.
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My friends.
I had to save the best for last. Thanks to Kent State, I have made some of my best friends in the whole world. And as excited as I am to go home to my family this winter, I’m also going to miss the new family I’ve met along the way.
Until the Spring, KSU.