We crimson hawks endure some interesting things here in Indiana…
You consider any temperature above 40 degrees to be “spring weather.”
IUP students endure what seems to be grueling winter after grueling winter. Temperatures in the teens and twenties become such a normal occurrence that anytime the weatherman calls for temperatures above the freezing level, a wave of happiness spreads through campus.
You have your trips to Einstein’s down to a science.
Whether you are a freshman or super senior, it most likely did not take you long to realize that the line at Einstein’s in the HUB can either be miles long or non-existent. There is no in between. Pro tip: Try to stop by during times when classes are in session!
Seeing someone chilling in a hammock in the Oak Grove is not abnormal.
In fact, you have most likely envied these professional loafers.
The squirrels in the Oak Grove are your main source of entertainment when walking to class.
They’re just so friendly!
Seeing the horses means it’s going to be an eventful weekend.
Just remember not to pet them!
When you tell people you go to IUP, you expect the inevitable “Oh, that’s a party school!”
Yes, IUP does have a bit of a partying reputation. But that’s not ALL that it offers. In fact, IUP was featured in The Princeton Review’s list of best colleges as well as their list of best northeastern colleges in both 2010 and 2011. Additionally, IUP’s Eberly College of Business was ranked one of the nation’s top 15 graduate business schools in 2010. There is much more to IUP than crazy weekends, it also gives you a great education for an affordable price. Why can’t people understand that?!
Cancelled classes? Preposterous!
If you go to IUP, you know that our dear president is an Alaska native. That being said, single digit temperatures won’t phase him. Be prepared to wear every coat you’ve ever owned as well as at least seventy pairs of thick socks from November to mid-March.
Who needs internet connection?
Sure, every piece of technology has the occasional glitch, but nothing compares to IUP’s WiFi. Get used to saving your work every other minute, otherwise that online test you’ve been working on for the past hour will be done-zo!
You heard your heart break when you found out Giant Eagle Express was closing.
Now where am I going to get milk when I run out at three am?!
You had a great group of friends within a week of arriving on campus.
All jokes aside, there is no doubt that the students at IUP are out of this world friendly. Thanks to the hundreds of clubs on campus as well as the various cultural events, there is no shortage of opportunities to meet all different types of people. As long as you aren’t afraid to put yourself out there, you will find some of the best and coolest people you have ever met in no time!