1. There is no greater feeling in the world than being in The Big House with hundreds of thousands of people who share your passion for Michigan football.
2. Michigan has some of the most dedicated fans out there who are willing to camp out days and nights just to get the best seats.
3. Nothing beats waking up at 7 a.m. to get ready for a Saturday morning tailgate.
4. You can buy so much cool stuff at The M Den. Whether it's game day overalls or masks, anything that's maize and blue is somehow totally acceptable.
5. Even as a baby wolverine you got to partake in awesome traditions like walking across the fountain during orientation.
6. You can always count on the Diag to have crazy, awesome stuff going on to provide you with sick entertainment in between classes.
7. Plus, it's absolutely gorgeous and the perfect place to relax and ~hang~.
8. The entire campus is just so majestic even on the cloudiest days.
9. Even North Campus has some secret spots that are incredibly awe-inspiring. Look at this fountain. It looks like it's filled with liquid magic.
10. The law quad is your own mini-Hogwarts and you've secretly envisioned having your wedding pictures there one day.
11. You're pretty much in a romantic relationship with the UGLI because you spend so many nights there. It's a complicated love/hate relationship.
12. Visiting the arb can feel like you've been transported to a magical land. It's the perfect place to get in touch with nature and you know, connect to your inner self.
13. The Union provides you with literally everything you need to make sure you have a safe and healthy year. Plus those massage chairs come in handy during finals.
14. State Street is filled with rich art and culture no matter what season it is.
15. Whenever you go to Good Time Charley's it's a guarantee you'll have a blast, whether you're watching the game, catching up with pals, or sipping one of their delicious fishbowls.
16. Thursday nights at Rick's and Tuesdays at Skeeps have shaped you into the adult you are today.
17. OK let's be real, Ann Arbor is home to some of the most amazing restaurants, like Frita Batidos. LOOK AT HOW BEAUTIFUL IT IS. LOOK AT IT.
18. And you know life is good because jumbo cheesy bread exists and you can order study buddy deals from Pizza House.
19. Of course there's Zingerman's Deli. Obama knows this place is delicious, especially that reuben.
20. Have I mentioned football? Jim Harbaugh is a king among men and will make all of your hopes and dreams come true.
21. Let's be real though, Michigan is full of legends. This pump up video will give you all the feels, especially with Bo Schembechler's "The Team" speech at the end.
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22. There are so many clubs and organizations doing the coolest stuff, proving that this campus is filled with the leaders and the best.
23. Wherever you are in the world, you're bound to run into someone wearing Michigan gear and it'll bring you right back hoMe.
24. You and your fellow wolverines share a special bond from protecting the sacred M in the Diag.
25. The letter "M" in general just means so much to you and will for the rest of your life. Can you watch this video and not bawl your eyes out?
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26. There's nothing quite like graduating in The Big House. No matter where life takes you, you know you'll be a Michigan Wolverine for the rest of your life.
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