The last thing you want is to finish your senior year and realize you didn’t do half of what you wanted. University isn’t just about studying your ass off – it’s also about making memories. Whatever year you’re in, start off the school year by counting down which things you need to complete (or already have) on this ultimate bucket list. I guarantee that you’ll end up with some crazy stories and lasting memories that will carry you into the real world.
- Have an intelligent conversation with the dean. Who knows, maybe they’ll end up giving you a killer reference letter.
- Kiss your school mascot. It’ll probably be the best kiss you have in all of your college years.
- Sign up for a fun workout class with your besties. Getting in shape and spending time with friends all rolled into one.
- Go to a class that you’re not in and know nothing about. You get bonus points if you actually learn something.
- Visit a friend at a different college campus. And show off your school pride by constantly talking about how amazing your school is.
- Become the president of a club. You may not ever become President of the USA, but at least you’ll be president of something.
- Ask a question during your lecture. Show off your smarts and avoid misunderstanding anything.
- Take advantage of office hours. These are the most valuable things to a college student, next to Mac n’ Cheese.
- Go on a real date. You want someone who’s going to pick you up, open doors for you, and compliment your outfit because you’re a classy woman.
- Show up to class in a onesie. Because plain old pajamas are so 2008.
- Learn how to make espresso. There’s no reason your morning coffee should have to be boring.
- Become friends with your TA. It’s always good to have friends in high places.
- Be the last person to leave the dance floor. You probably paid an entrance fee and you’re going to get your money’s worth.
- Get a celebrity to retweet or favorite your tweet. This will be the year Kim Kardashian notices you.
- Binge watch a whole TV show in 3 days. Because you’re not really a college student unless you know the meaning of procrastination.
- Go to a toga party. And rock the hell out of your own toga, complete with gladiator sandals.
- Do research work with a professor. What better way to boost your CV then actually doing real academic work.
- Discover your signature drink. So you can feel like you’re a character from Sex in the City when the bartender asks for your order.
- Go to class drunk. Drunk, but not belligerent. There’s a difference.
- Invest in a good-quality blazer for all your post-University interviews. You’ll definitely get your money’s worth out of this piece.
- Give hugs out like they’re free (because they are). Somebody’s bound to be having a bad day on campus and you have the power to make it better.
- Host a fancy dinner party. Loose the paper plates and bring out your real silverware.
- Actually keep up with the readings. You’ll be thankful when finals come around and you actually know how to spell consequentialism.
- Become a founding member of a club. Making a difference in your community is going to make a big difference in your college memories.
- Go on a blind date. Do this just to say you have done it.
- Drink too much and then have a silly night in with your besties. Sometimes you make the best memories without ever leaving your house.
- Explore your city. Be a tourist without having to pay the price of an airplane ticket.
- Have a greasy, junk food night when you get a bad grade. You want that pizza? You order it! You want that McDonalds? You get that too! Don’t hold back.
- Call out someone’s bullshit. Actually tell someone when they’re acting like an ass and that you’re not a fan of it.
- Go on a shopping spree during finals. There’s no excuse for not looking fabulous. Plus retail therapy is a great stress-reliever.
- Use that student discount. Don’t be ashamed to ask for your 10% off at H&M. The more pennies you save, the more shoes you can buy.
- Go to the museum or a theatre production alone. Don’t miss out on things just because people don’t appreciate Hamlet as much as you do.
- Try being a DJ for the night. You may suck but at least you’ll have a great conversation starter for life.
- Refuse to shave for a month. Whether it’s your legs or face, let the fur grow free (and save on sleeping time in the mornings).
- Donate Blood. Save a life, enough said.
- Make the Dean’s List. Set your goals high and reach them.
- Get an article or research paper published (on Unwritten… hint, hint). Because how cool does it sound to say you’re a published author?
- Play and win at drinking games. Assuming your of legal drinking age, of course.
- Go laser tagging. You’re still a child at heart in college and you deserve to express that.
- Apply to internships until you find one. Gaining work experience is the most valuable thing you can do aside from studying.
- Quote the Big Bang Theory on a regular basis. I guarantee this will make you seem 10 times smarter.
- Go to class without makeup on. This probably won’t be that difficult once second semester rolls around.
- Play an awesome prank on one of your friends. Then film their reaction and watch it go viral on YouTube.
- Go on a road trip. Make sure to play all your favorite throwback songs from the ‘90s and only eat gas station snacks.
- Party all night and still go to your 8AM lecture. Work hard, play hard.
- Have a different filter for every day of the week. You’ll have the coolest (or most disorganized) Instagram around.
- Study abroad. When else will you get the chance to actually learn Spanish in Spain?
- Graduate. Above all, get that degree and proudly hang it on your wall.
Go forth and make those memories that are going to last you a lifetime. Make sure you have enough stories to entertain your grandkids and write a semi-interesting autobiography with. University is said to be one of the best times of your life so get out there and test that theory.
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Im definitely going to start doing these since ive done a few already!
I’ve done so many of these and I have so many more to do!