Ah, senior year, a time to be both treasured and feared. You are excited to be the big man on campus, but can be sent into a panicked tailspin at the thought of graduation and becoming a member of the real world. You may even go through some sort of grieving process, who knows. We all handle the real world differently.

Anyway, once you get over your fear and realize how awesome being a senior really is, you should probably make some sort of to-do list with your closest friends and housemates, so that senior year truly is the best one yet. Here are some of my personal favorites from my house’s to do list:

1. Attend a Miami sporting event.

Before you graduate, you need to attend at least one sporting event so that you can say you went to one when people from Ohio State question your school spirit.

2. Hit the local restaurants for some snacks.

Head off the beaten path to pick up some ice cream from Spring Street Treats or grab a donut from the Oxford Donut shop.

3. Participate in the Homecoming Parade.

Show your Miami spirit by decorating your house or something.

4. Run with President Hodge.

P-Hodge is about to leave Miami, so you might as well get some cardio in while also meeting him for the first time ever.

5. Eat at a dining hall.

When you lived on campus you swore you’d never eat there again but you’ve grown nostalgic and also want to check out the new dining hall behind FSB.

6. Go on an authentic college Spring Break.

This one speaks for itself.

7. Stay out all day and all night.

Enjoy your last year of college by going out with a bang.

8.Step on the seal.

Once you finish all your exams, you can officially pop some bubbly and celebrate not failing any more classes because you accidentally stepped on it.

There you have it, eight awesome things to make your senior year even better. So go grab yourself a poster board, some markers and someone who’s creative and has nice handwriting, and get to work! Your bucket list won’t make itself!

Love & Honor!