It was the week after leaving OU for the summer that I moved back into my parents’ house. I was on my way to work, when suddenly, a wave of panic struck me…
“No, no, no!” I shrieked, sifting through my bag. Where is it? WHERE IS IT?!
And then I remembered: I didn’t need my student ID and dorm room key to get back into my house. *Facepalm*
We aren’t even that far into the summer, but we already miss our second home in Athens, Ohio. Keep reading for 20 reasons you can’t wait to go back to OU!
Your mouth waters every time you hear the phrase “Chipotle Ranch.” How couldn’t it?
It’s fun to hang with your old high school buddies, but let’s face it: your real group of friends was formed at the Harvard on the Hocking. Some of them may be near enough to drive over to your place on the weekend, but hey, your OU friends have their own commitments, too!
Jackie O’s, Pigskin, Red Brick. Brennan’s, Bagel Street, Goodfellas. It’s all there… and you’re someone else.
It’s no secret Donkey’s coffee concoctions are among the elite, and their iced, spiced chai latte is perfect for a scorching day.
For real. The Frozen Samoa is summertime in chilly caffeine.
A lot of people (outside of Athens) give you dirty looks when you talk about the miracle that is chicken and waffles. That’s ok, though…more for you!
Deep fried pickles. Macaroni and cheese bites. French toast. Omelettes. Milkshakes. Burgers. USD is the place to be if you’re feeling snackish. And it’s open 24/7, so that’s a huge plus.
Rock climbing, anyone?
Adventuring in Athens is perfect.
C’mon. You gotta miss your sorority sisters, your editorial team, your service project posse.
Sometimes you’re just feeling too lazy to pour a box of macaroni into a pot of boiling water.
Meh. They just don’t get your obsession with Netflix and pizza.
Remember the late nights/early mornings back on campus? In most cases, when you go back home, your ‘rents expect you to be home at a certain time. Ha!
What’s the point? You’ll be back home, er, to campus in just a few months. Besides, you were planning on wearing the same few t-shirts and shorts on rotation, anyway.
As you walk down the streets of your hometown, you notice something out of place… there’s not a man with guitar in hand at every street corner. How odd.
OU? Oh yeah!
There’s nothing like a trip down the Hocking or a camp fire at Stroud’s.
The iconic bar is now back in business, and just as lively as ever… but you can only tell that from looking at your pals’ Snapchat stories.
Stairs. Are. Haaaarrrrdddd.
Athens just has a way of making you fall for it. And you fell hard. But have no fear! You’ll cross paths again.
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