https://www.instagram.com/p/BHfaDhphPgU/?taken-by=carleton_uhttps://www.instagram.com/p/BDMy3ZvCY3I/?tagged=carletonhoodie

10 Reasons To Love Fall At Carleton

Canada’s capital university has one of the most beautiful year round campuses in Ontario. From the picturesque Ottawa River in the summer to the rainbow of autumn leaves in the quad and winter views of the frozen canal (all of which you’re guilty of snapping an Instagram or Snapchat pic of). Keep reading for 10 of the best reasons to love fall at Carleton University.

1. The views from River Building!

You know you’re guilty of taking a moment to look out across the river from the window on the second floor (and maybe taking advantage of that lighting for bomb af Instagram pictures).

2. Taking pictures of the Ottawa River.

Sitting on the rocks and watching the water and taking hipster pictures that make you look like some crazy ass adventure freak.

 

3. Morning and evening scenic Otrain rides.

One word: views. Everyone wants a window seat for those 10 seconds of the Canal view (and you’re always low key pissed off when you don’t get a good enough spot for those 10 seconds).

4. Thirsty Thursday at Ollies.

What Friday morning class?

5. Breaks in the quad.

I CU Groundhogs (see what I did there? ) Ha. Ha. Ha.

6. It’s finally Carleton hoodie season!

Sweater weather, CU edition.

 

7. Relaxing walks to Hogs Back.

One of the best things about Carleton’s campus (other than Carleton’s campus) is how close it is to the Ottawa River. You know you’ve been guilty of avoiding your responsibilities by telling yourself that you need to take a walk to Hog’s back because it’s so damn pretty.

See Also

 

8. Jogs and bike rides along the Canal.

That view actually makes your workout something you look forward to (and you know that there’s McDonald’s at the end).

9. You’ve noticed that campus is not as busy as it usually is.

Whether it’s because October is hell month or everyone suddenly remembered that sleep is important, you know you’re happy that the UC and Tory tunnel isn’t as busy as it was two weeks ago.

10. The perfect selfie lighting!

Two words: River Building. You know that you’ve gone to River Building just to take a selfie because lighting.

Whether it’s from those scenic views that made you fall in love with Carleton in the first place, or if it’s little things like a good selfie spot, you know you love Carleton in every season.

What is your favorite thing about fall at Carleton? Feel free to comment below and share the article!
Featured photo source: cambridgeincolour.com
Kayla Bose

I'm an honours Global and International Studies student Carleton University and a global nomad.I love to cook, swim, travel and take pictures. Growing up, I traveled all over the world and lived in 7 different countries-hence my love of travel! I am a student athlete on the varsity swim team and the volunteer executive director to UNICEF's campus initiative at Carleton.

Recent Posts

10 GIFs That Describe What It’s Like To Be A Student At UofT

Being a student at the University of Toronto (UofT) is an experience unlike any other; with over 60,000 undergraduates and…

17 minutes ago

To The City That Will Always Have My Heart: Toronto

Whether you call it the "6ix" or "T-Dot," you can't help but just get a little excited when someone mentions Toronto.…

1 hour ago

12 Things You Only Understand If You Grew Up In Collingwood, Ontario

There are just some things about Collingwood, Ontario that you would only understand if you grew up there. Here are…

2 hours ago

6 Cafes To Study At In Toronto

Studying in a library can be a drag. It's usually grey, you're surrounding by books and academics, which is just…

3 hours ago

5 Of The Best Places To Eat In Langley

Check out these incredible places to eat in Langley next time you're in town! Waste no time deciding where to…

4 hours ago

10 Things You Could Realistically Do When You Only Have $8 Left In Your Bank Account

If you've ever checked your bank account after a day of being at the mall, grocery shopping, or paying for…

5 hours ago