BMC Slang

Know the slang, know the school. The following is a list of things you really need to know before coming to Bryn Mawr. The more of these words you know, the better off you'll be.

Anas

The Greek cheer, used for anything from encouraging a freshmen to sing during Hell Week to celebrating graduation. Only seniors can start the cheer, but all students can join it.

The Arch

The space between Pem West and Pem East. A common meeting place, not to be confused with Rock Arch.

Back Smokers

The study rooms in Merion, Denbigh, and Erdman.

Blue Bus

The buses that take you to Haverford.

Bryn Mawr time

All classes actually start 10 minutes after the posted time, so students can get to back-to-back classes.

C-Sem

College Seminar.

Customs

The orientation program for freshmen.

Disguide.com

A Web site where students can post their reviews of a professor.

Death Center

Where you go when you need medical attention.

Eastie Beastie

The little bugs that occasionally pop up around campus.

Erd

A dorm.

HA

Hall advisor; what other colleges refer to as an RA.

The Mawr

Our school.

Mawrters

What we call ourselves.

Nancy J

The president of the College.

Pastabilities

One of the self-serve options in Erdman dining hall.

The Pit

One of Erdman's living rooms.

PSB

The Science Building.

Rhoads Beach

The area close to Rhoads and around Lake Vickers.

R5

The expensive train that will get you to Philly in 20 minutes.

R100

The cheap train that will get you to Philly eventually.

Senior Row

A tunnel of trees on Merion Green where the May Day hoop race takes place.

Soups

The women who train and supervise freshmen in the dining halls.

Specs

Prospective students.

Tea

The all-purpose word for a hall get-together or a gathering with people with common interests. Example: Hilari-Tea

Tea Pantries

Where you heat water for tea or store your leftovers.

Traditions Mistresses

The women who organize the traditions. This is an elected position.