Facts
Best Things
- The people
- Being independent from your parents
- Tailgating
- The football team
- Thursday nights
- The Recreation Center
- Professors who actually care
- Facebook
- The Huskie Bus Line
- The Northern Star
Worst Things
- Finding a parking spot
- Winter weather
- NIU's academic reputation outside the region
- Registering for classes
- Suitcase students
- Residence hall floor fines
- Inability to get a cell phone signal
- STDs
- Both basketball teams
- Bars that charge more than a $3 cover
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