Ten things you should put on your bucket list to do before graduation.
As I wrote my favorite senior sister a letter for her last few weeks of college, I realized that in two or three short years, I will be in that same place. I'll have to experience those bitter sweet moments of graduation and accomplishment, while at the same time, leaving the school that I have grown apart of and the friends I've made here. It was that moment that I decided my bucket list was born.
1. Have a sleepover in the commons of your dorm. My friends and I did this one year and it was the most fun we had in a long time. We took mattresses out and hooked up a TV with sheets hanging from the ceiling so that it could be a giant fort. I will never forget the fun we had during those few precious nights or the friendships that were solidified. I'm still friends with them to this day.
2. Study Abroad. Take the chance to do this while you still can. It isn't everyday that you can go to another country, let alone go to SCHOOL in another country. I plan on going to London in a year and I know this in an opportunity to not be missed!
3. Take a picture with your school icon. In my case this is the Spartan Statue. It is an age old tradition to go at night to take a picture with Sparty your freshman year. Honestly, I don't think it matters when you do this, as long as you do it!
4. Attend every big sporting event or musical at your school. Sit in the student section and soak up the amazing school spirit that you will never find anywhere else. When Michigan State wins a football game, it is like the entire campus is floating on air. Take a part of something where everyone comes together.
5. Take a bike tour around campus, just because. There is no better time to appreciate your campus than riding your bike in the sunshine without any place to go.
6. Go somewhere meaningful for spring break. If you're like me, then you probably haven't gone anywhere for spring break. My friends and I are planning to go somewhere exotic and enjoy that last official "vacation" in our college careers.
7. Pull an all-nighter. Show yourself the value of sleep and enjoy the shenanigans that can occur at 4 AM with your friends. You'll appreciate sleep so much more after.
8. Take a road trip. Grab some friends and a map and just drive. Explore the area surrounding your college town. You never know what you will find that you will fall in love with!
9. Participate in karoke night somewhere. Anywhere.
10. Thank the people who helped you get to where you are today!
Regardless of whether or not you do the things on the list, the most important way to spend your senior year is to appreciate each moment of your undergrad and don't take anything for granted. Be in the moment and go to as many things as you can (greek or not), while keeping your academic priorities in line. Lastly, take pride in how far you've come!