UNC students have a pretty interesting and often times specific vocabulary. Here is a sampling of my favorite terms and phrases that you are bound to hear anytime you step foot on campus.
Crossing guards
Someone you always say thank you to. Forgetting to say thank you will make you feel like the worst person in the world who does not deserve to hear everyone’s favorite rendition of “Hold on one second!”
Duke (d00k)
The Enemy.
GDTBATH
No, not anything relating to a literal bath, this stands for Great Day to be a Tarheel!
Halloweekend
The Saturday and Sunday before Halloween when everyone loses their minds. They call us Chapel Thrill for a reason. You go out dressed to the nines and somehow end up back in your room the next morning. Then repeat!
Late Night
UNC’s true priceless gem. Rams Dining Hall is open until midnight during the week, and suddenly you find yourself eating pizza, pancakes, and soft serve for dinner every night.
“Nah, I’m gonna go study”
A UNC student’s default response to any inquiry about hanging out, getting dinner or anything other than studying, especially during #midtermszn
NC State
A school that we kinda care about beating but not really. However, they care about beating us…a LOT.
Pit Preacher
Everyone’s favorite source of religion on campus. He’s here to spread the gospel, stop all sinning and harass you on your way to classes. Favorite quote: “All women practice witchcraft, all women are witches!”
P2P
Party to party… wait excuse me, point to point. The shuttle system between South Campus and Franklin Street that I am forever grateful for.
Now, go into campus familiar with the lingo – converse freely with other students with confidence!