20 Things Only Durham University Students Will Understand
10. Team Durham Stash Is Everywhere
Perhaps not a letterman jacket, as modelled by Mr Tatum above, but he's at least got the colour right. If you've got a pair of Bailey trackies you're pretty much one of the cool kids. It's important to wear them as much as possible in all weathers, but only tell people which sport you play if it's a fairly mainstream one. Fencers and canoers will be treat with suspicion.
9. Rowers Have Their Own Language
After a few weeks you noticed your fresher flatmate slipping phrases like "ergs" and "the Novice Cup" into conversation. You ignored it at first, but the daily 6am starts and constant latex-wearing became too much. You asked what was going on and received the dreaded answer - they're a rower. Mate. WARNING: Avoid becoming a third wheel in a conversation between two rowers at all costs. They'll talk about rowing. Exclusively.
Perhaps not a letterman jacket, as modelled by Mr Tatum above, but he's at least got the colour right. If you've got a pair of Bailey trackies you're pretty much one of the cool kids. It's important to wear them as much as possible in all weathers, but only tell people which sport you play if it's a fairly mainstream one. Fencers and canoers will be treat with suspicion. 