1. The feeling you get when you see this sign

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2. A lifelong love affair with the town of Morgantown, its flaws and all

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3. The beauty and quirkiness of living in a college town

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4. Iconic, semi-reliable mass transit, with a beautiful view

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5. Counting down the days until the home opener

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6. Southern hospitality in an almost-northern setting

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7. Having a badass mascot

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8. Always being in blue and gold

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9. A love of nature and all the awesome outdoor activities to do in and around Morgantown

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10. Knowing the best place to get a beer in Morgantown

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11. Woodburn photos

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12. No matter where you're from originally, knowing that West Virginia is seriously beautiful, and telling everyone you meet about it

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12. Autumn on campus

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13. And knowing that Mounatineers are always free

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*And this story of someone's first day as a Mountaineer