For all of you incoming freshman out there: four years goes by fast, trust me. For anyone who is like me (crying because senior year starts in 32 days and because you’re turning 22 in 34 days…but who’s counting?) your time as a carefree college student is coming to an end. That means it's time to amp up the “lifetime memories” game, and what better way to make some memories than with a bucket list?

Your time as a Cardinal won’t be forever – but be sure to make your four years here last a lifetime with these 25 Ball State bucket list ideas.

1. Put your gum on the gum tree

Ah, the infamous gum tree. You wouldn’t be an official Ball State student if you didn’t wad up an old piece of gum on the way to class and stick it onto the gum tree. Do it in the name of tradition.

2. Attend Muncie Gras (Once you’re 21, of course).

What is Muncie Gras exactly? Well, it is a strange combination of alcohol, midget wrestlers and Muncie locals. Muncie Gras literally gives, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” a whole new meaning.

3. See David Letterman live on campus.

Sometimes he brings a really awesome guest like Oprah, and other times his talks put people to sleep (or so I hear), but either way – you're missing out if you don’t take the opportunity to see Ball State’s most famous alum live-in-action at Emens Auditorium.

4. Spend time in the quad at fall.

It really is the most beautiful part of campus. Whether you read a book under a tree, pack a picnic with friends or just stop to relax in between classes, don’t miss out on admiring Ball State’s beauty in the fall time.

5. Order Cousin Vinny’s drunk – and order enough times to stock your cup supply for a lifetime.

That stuff is good – but not that good when you’re sober. Still, it’s a Muncie classic and you aren’t doing Ball State right if you don’t order it countless times throughout your four years and one day realize the only cups you own are Cousin Vinny’s cups. Just make sure you order the “Big Ten Deal” - anything else is pointless.

6. Attend the Late Nite Carnival.

Late Nite may happen every week, but the carnival only happens once a year. Usually occurring near finals' week, the Late Nite Carnival is the best way to enjoy the warm weather with friends and to relive your childhood on your favorite rides.

7. Eat Puertas three times in one week.

Do this just because you can. Order the IS special, a jumbo margarita and lots of queso. Oh, and you might stand out as a “newbie” to Muncie if you call it by its official name, Puerto Vallarta, and not the college misinterpretation/lack of high school Spanish, “Puertas."

8. Study abroad.

Even if you don’t think you will now, don’t miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime. You can choose between two-week programs up to yearlong ones. Whatever you do, don’t miss out on the chance to see the world a little bit differently than you do now.

9. Attend a football tailgate. Attend as many football tailgates as possible.

If you can graduate from Ball State and say that you never attended a single tailgate, then it’s safe to assume you never left your dorm room. Ball State may not be a big athletic school like our other Indiana rivals, but we sure know how to tailgate and we tailgate hard.

10. Rub Frog Baby’s nose for good luck.

Be careful jumping into the fountain though, there are security cameras directed right at it (but everyone seems to do it anyway).

11. Eat a meal prepared by Chef Jason in the student center.

Aka the best food you will ever eat on campus. Chef Jason prepares unique-yet-delicious meals in the student center Monday through Friday. So, when you get tired of Chick-fil-A and Taco Bell (if that’s even possible) stop by to see the best chef in Muncie.

12. Participate in Air Jam.

Without a doubt, the most fun event of the entire school year is Homecoming, and the best part of Homecoming? Air Jam. Several student organizations participate in Air Jam. So, if you can’t be on a team that competes in the event – at least be sure to be there.

13. Sing karaoke at The Chug.

Once you get a few drinks in you, embrace your inner Taylor Swift and belt out your favorite songs on stage. Don’t worry, you won’t remember how terrible you sounded.

14. Talk to someone through the whispering wall.

You can locate the whispering wall between the business building and the library. If you stand on one side with a friend on the other, you can actually have a conversation through the wall. It’s a mystery how it works – but trust me, it does.

15. Get Insomnia Cookies delivered to your dorm room after 1 a.m.

Insomnia is open daily until 3 a.m. and serves the best cookies you will ever have. Not only do they deliver, but they will deliver milk, too! "#CollegeLife"

16. Meet for a group project at Naked Lady.

For one, it’s convenient. Two, it’s just fun to say. But in all seriousness, this is one thing they say on campus tours that is actually true - people really do meet there.

17. Get your name on Let’s Spoon “Name of the Day.”

Who doesn’t love free frozen yogurt? Stop by Let’s Spoon for a sweet treat and write your name down on the list. Let’s Spoon tweets the “Name of the day” daily, and it’s also on a sign inside of their store. Their owner may be a little controversial, but hey, a poor college student has got to get their free froyo somehow.

18. Kiss someone in front of Benny.

First, you need to find someone. Once you do, you need to take them to Beneficence, or Benny as we affectionately call her. Legend has it, if you kiss in front of Benny and her wings flap – then it’s true love!

19. Grab a slice of Greek's Pizza after the bars.

In general, you should eat at Greek's Pizza in the village. But what’s even better, is buying a late night slice. On the weekends, Greeks sells pizza by the slice until 2 a.m. Located directly across the street from Brothers Bar & Grill, it makes for the best late-night snack.

20. Get a campus picture from the top of Teacher’s College.

Though not a skyscraper, Teacher’s College claims the title of “tallest building in Delaware County” at 10 stories high. Naturally, it has the best views, too - that makes for a great picture.

21. Grab coffee with friends in downtown Muncie at The Caffeinery.

If you’ve never been, Downtown Muncie surprisingly has a lot to offer. The Caffeinery is the best coffee since Starbucks, plus it’s cute setting makes for tons of Instagram-worthy pictures.

22. Do all of the fun stuff Brother’s has to offer.

There’s Mug Club on Tuesday, 25 cent wings on Wednesday, “breakfast club” before Saturday football games and the infamous shotskis, which are conveniently offered every day of the week.

23. Eat at Savage’s Ale House.

Seriously - this is the best restaurant in Muncie. Surprisingly, not every Ball State student is aware of it. If you aren't 21 and can't go in, you can also get it to go (so ask one of your upperclassmen friends so that you aren't missing out).

24. Get a free Big Mac after a football game.

Rumor has it, if you stay through an entire football game, they pass out coupons to students afterwards for things like free Big Macs and breadsticks.

25. Grab your five free condoms from the health center.

Not because you need them, but just so you can say that you did.