Categories: Uncategorized

11 Struggles Only a Northerner at UA Understands

The University of Alabama and Alabama itself could be a whole other universe if you are not originally from the south. Walking through campus on the first week of classes as northerner, I soon began to realize that I was not in Connecticut anymore. The way people dressed, spoke, and acted was almost a foreign concept to me. Throughout the year, I have learned to love the many aspects of the southern culture and norms down here at UA. I can proudly say so myself, my over sized comfort color t-shirts are now my most prized possessions. Here are 11 struggles only a northerner at UA understands!

wesharepics.info

1. You have never seen anybody sport a pair of Chacos before

2. You learn to despise Auburn and everything about it.

sponsored links

3. You understand quickly that Greek life, and “throwing what you know” is the way of life.

4. You learn that the bigger the t-shirt, the better.

5. You will start to say “y’all”.

amazonaws.com

6. You have to deal with everything being deep fried.

7. You aren’t used to everyone addressing their elders as “sir and ma’am”, and just acting overall much more polite.

8. If you don’t wear an oversized t-shirt and Nike shorts to class, you’re doing it all wrong.

sponsored links

9. Tornados and extremely bipolar weather are a real thing.

10. Saturdays in the fall revolve around one thing: gameday.

But one thing is for sure…

Once a northerner comes to UA, they’ll never want to leave!

What are some other things only a northerner at UA would understand? Comment below and share this article with friends!
Featured image source: wesharepics.info
Lindsay Cooney

Recent Posts

20 Signs You Went to High School in Loudoun County

I grew up in Purcellville, Virginia - NOVA, if you will. Living in Loudoun County is something else, I'll tell…

5 minutes ago

15 Websites To Help You Succeed At UF

It's great to be a Florida Gator, but with this honor comes great responsibility. UF didn't become the number one…

12 hours ago

10 Tips To Get Through Lafayette College Orientation

Orientation weekend at Lafayette was definitely an overwhelming experience, but for sure, one I will never forget. Never have I…

17 hours ago

10 Ways To Eat Better At JMU

Eating healthy in college is hard. From drinking to eating Chipotle literally all the time...temptations are all over the place.…

20 hours ago

15 Responses You Get When You Tell People You’re Attending Alabama

When going to school in the south, there are some typical stereotypes that people will associate with the school you…

24 hours ago

10 Texts All Guys Are Sick Of Getting

Girls are confusing, there is absolutely no doubt about that. We like to send thousands of text messages a day…

1 day ago