The Pros and Cons of Studying in Hillman Library As A Pitt Student (5)

2. Pro: People-watching is so easy in Hillman. There’s usually a lot of attractive people studying (and that’s a great combination), or people doing crazy things, so if you need a study break you know

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Why I’m Thankful for College Roommates But Never Want to Share a Room Again

I’ve had 3 roommates in 2 years. One was someone random freshman year, and the other 2 were friends I chose to live with sophomore year, one per semester. I came to see that whether

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Why I’m Thankful for College Roommates But Never Want to Share a Room Again (2)

Most importantly, I learned how to compromise – about the thermostat, who gets the TV remote, what kind of music to play, whether or not to wear headphones, the mess, etc. I also accepted that

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Why I’m Thankful for College Roommates But Never Want to Share a Room Again (3)

I thoroughly enjoyed living with my roommates (you know who you are!) and some of them are still my very good friends. In the same way I believe growing up with siblings versus no siblings

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23 Things Every Pitt Student Needs to Do Before They Graduate

Before you graduate as a student of this wonderful university, here are some things I highly suggest you do to get the full experience. 23. Attend a basketball game as a member of the Oakland Zoo

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23 Things Every Pitt Student Needs to Do Before They Graduate (2)

19. Live in a shady off-campus house: it’s more fun that way. You never know what to expect. Will my smoke alarms go off when I boil water? Wait, now how do I take apart

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23 Things Every Pitt Student Needs to Do Before They Graduate (3)

16. Go kayaking: The only advice I can offer is to NOT FALL into the Monongahela because you’ll probably get some sort of disease. There’s nothing better than being surrounded by so much water, the beautiful

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23 Things Every Pitt Student Needs to Do Before They Graduate (4)

11. Cash in on all half-off/discount food places: Fuel and Fuddle has a $5 menu after 11pm (which is essentially half-off). Stack’d is newly opened and has some type of discount every night of the

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23 Things Every Pitt Student Needs to Do Before They Graduate (5)

7. Get O-fries after a drunken night. And don’t take leftovers home. It doesn’t go over well, because it either tastes horrible or you’ll spill some on the walk home as experience dictates. 6. Camp

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23 Things Every Pitt Student Needs to Do Before They Graduate (6)

4. Market Thanksgiving: They get a catering service so it’s top-notch (as top-notch as cafeteria food can be). Students will sit on the floor. Freshmen will swipe their older friends in, and all is well.

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