The UW-Madison campus is full of big trees, beautiful lakes, birds chirping and Coasties. Coasties, those from the East Coast & West Coast, have the “we don’t give a shit if you like us” motto as they tumble into the private dorms freshmen year. Coasties have been invading this school for years, and speaking from experience (Los Angeles Native), I know a thing or two about how to spot a coastie just by who they are with and what they are wearing.

Coasties love to travel in packs, both big and small, as they hit their favorite spots consisting of Starbucks, American Apparel, Sunroom and Bop. Though you may roll your eyes as you pass a Coastie screaming into her blackberry, just remember, we have feelings too. And though Coasties are constantly made fun of for the way they dress and the way they act, I guess it can’t really be helped: it’s a Coastie thing.

But if you are really bored and enjoy playing the game ‘Spot The Coastie’, Check out this Coastie checklist to give you a few tips on how to spot one in no time

A Coastie Checklist:
Uggs in the spring
Gladiator sandals
Leggings from American Apparel (Anything from American apparel)
Big watches
Over-sized sunglasses
Longchamp book bags
High waist Skirts
Shirts tucked in
Anything Vintage
Large amounts of jewelry
Braids in hair
Blackberry in hand

Though most of you out may read this checklist and think this is exactly what you hate about being a Coastie, give us a chance. Not all of us adhere to all of these trends, and even if we do, cut us a break. We don’t know any better. What is popular at home may not be popular here.

We come in peace. Well, some of us…