College-isms

Since break is but a mere three days away, I figured I should post a dictionary on here for those I will be visiting, since apparently I have picked up on a few college colloquialisms. These phrases and idioms are most likely meaningless anywhere else besides my college campus, so if English is not your native language, don't say this anywhere but this college or to me. Hehe.

Boo-yah: An expression of exultation, triumph, victory. Can be said with pure rejoicing or as a snide condescending retort when one has defeated another in a debate. Also used as somewhat of a synonym to "Eureka"

woot woot: no, not 'woop woop'. It's WooT wooT. Or just wootwoot. A purely celebratory term. Generally used when discussing the completion of an assignment or a discovery of unexpected financial surplus.

I'm gonna tell Al: This refers to Dr. Albert Mohler, the president of our college and the rising star soon suspected to take the place of Reverend Billy Graham. Being American college students and somewhat full of ourselves, we joke that we all know the Mohler family personally and are 'their favorite.' Any behavior we find shocking, innapropriate, or even just silly, we threaten to tell our dear President.

Whoa, are you speaking in tongues?: Usually said when someone - generally an over fatigued person who is generally intelligent but due to over work and intense exams has lost their gift of speech - begins stuttering, stammering, spluttering, or babbling. Or when a students begins showing off and talking in their second or third language. Since we have a lot of Missions-minded kids here, or children of missionaries and foreign students, and most of us have respectable tempers that cause us to splutter from time to time, this phrase is used often.

Ring by spring: This is a campus that is very pro-matrimony. As of this moment, there are seventeen couples getting married this december from this campus, and more getting married in the summer. The student body is around 800. Therefore, the joke is that when one comes here, one can expect the "Ring by Spring" scholarship. That is, buying or receiving but ultimately deserving a marriage ring by the beginning of summer at the latest.

Seminarian: A student currently enrolled in the Seminary ajoined to our campus who is desperate for a spouse. This is not to be confused with a Seminary Student, an entirely different breed altogether. Seminarians can be distinguished from Seminary students by the fact that they are usually male targeting College students, who walk around with guitars and recite poetry or write songs. These songs are rehersed on unsuspecting female college students who unwittingly decided to enjoy the weather and study outside. The best plan when dealing with Seminarians is never travel alone and avoid the benches strategically placed all over campus like the plague. Seminarians love it when college students sit down at these benches, leaving a wide space for them to plant themselves. Usually the Seminarians will attempt conversation by asking "if there are any brothers in Christ you'd like prayer for"

Well, he IS BTS: BTS refers to Biblical and Theological Studies majors. They are immersed in theology and doctorine, and usually cannot help but spout some newly-aquired gem of wisdom about these subjects in their discussions. A good time of year to avoid them is mid term and also finals week. Other than that they are very pleasant people, as long as you can avoid any controversial subjects in doctorine or theology. Female BTS students are entirely different, as they are few and far between and have won the admiration and support of most other females on campus for venturing into a male-dominated major.

She's missions: Also refers to a major on campus, the International Missions major. Apparently we are the "Mission Impossible" crowd, the dearly beloved, much needed but slighty (or severely) eccentric branch of the family. Appreciated, but not always acknowledged in public. Apparently the ladies in the major are viewed as incapable of wearing skirts above the knee with hose and heels as it goes against their genetic make-up. This department is the one that is always expected to consume the unwanted or overly spicey food and enjoy it, and kill any bugs that invade the area without complaint. Again, it is supposed by students in other departments of study that this is merely part of the Missions Majors genetic make up.

That's all for now. Fellow college students from my campus, feel free to email me and let me know if I've gotten any definitions wrong or if I've forgotten any.

Cheers,
~Princess Ouch~