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20 Things I Want To Cross Off My Bucket List bEFORE I leave my 20s

Hopefully before I turn 30, I achieve most of these.

Taylor Hall

Jul 15, 2018

University of Connecticut

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20 Things I Want To Cross Off My Bucket List bEFORE I leave my 20s

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Last year I turned 20, and this year I will be 21 years old. It got me thinking that I will be 30 in nine years.

I know what your thinking, "That's a long time from now " but I wonder what my life will be like by then. Then I started to think of goals I want to achieve before I turn 30, goals that want to work and achieve. It could be career related or just travel to a new place, or even something simple like learning a new language or learn to cook more then just ramen.

So here are 20 goals that I have and maybe other 20-something years olds have too before they turn 30.

1. Learn at least one new language

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2. Learn how to cook at least five meals for myself (other then ramen or PB&J sandwhich)

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3. Live on my own

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4. Apply for a credit card

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5. Graduate from college/grad school

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6. Have at least one real relationship

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7. Learn to say No

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8. Stop looking for other people's approval

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9. Have my first job with my career

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10. Have more then one internship

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11. Own a puppy (or two!)

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12. Write a book

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13. Go Skydriving or Bungee Jumping

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14. Go on a self-discovery trip

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15. Go a whole week off social media

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16. Give a talk or a presentation once

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17. Travel to at least one new country

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18. Learn more and make a family tree

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19. Attain an all day/weekend music festival

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20. For One Day, treat myself and buy something fancy

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17. Travel to at least one new country

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