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20 Unwritten Rules Every Hokie Should Live By

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Virginia Tech chapter.

1.   Never go anywhere without your headphones
2.   Always sneak snacks in the Empo
3.   Use two hands to eat a slice from Benny’s (and plenty of napkins)
4.   When eating at Westend, always be aware of the lurking ‘Westend Goblin’ (you know who she is)
5.   When heading to campus, add on 20 minutes to journey to look for parking. And then add 20 more.
6.   Don’t try to wink if you know you can’t.
7.   Walk like you have a purpose
8.   Avoid the Drillfield in Winter AT ALL COSTS
9.   Always get all your work done before football Saturdays—because you will be useless the rest the weekend
10.  Never leave your car unattended in the Hokie Grill lot—not even for 5 seconds because it WILL get towed
11. Never expect sympathy from Valley Towing

12.  Never go F.B.O. (Facebook Official)
13. Treat your computer charger as a lifeline
14. Never get a tattoo that can’t be covered up by work clothes
15.  Go easy on the perfume/cologne
16.  Never go to D2 before the gym
17.  Always remember that great achievements take great risk
18. Always know the proper uses of ‘you’re’ and ‘your’
19. Never forget that there are plenty of other fish in the sea
20. Carry an umbrella or rain slicker with you at all times. Even if it’s the sunniest day in Blacksburg—bring it.

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Laura Baugh

Virginia Tech

Laura Baugh is a senior at Virginia Tech where she is double majoring in Communications and Film. When not busy with school, Laura enjoys editing film and video, being the general manager at VTTV, spending time with her amazing sisters in Gamma Phi Beta, playing her guitar, and reading Her Campus! She is also obsessed with her school's athletics. Go Hokies!