As graduation approaches, everyone is making plans, applying to jobs, and packing up their apartments in Huntsville. Many Sam Houston State University students are leaving this semester, or planning on starting their last semester here to graduate in May 2017. Knowing this and knowing I am a part of this group, I could not help but to reflect on what has made my time here at this wonderful university so fun. Aside from the friends that has become family, the professors that help you through any rough patch, and a community that is so welcoming, what did I do here that made my time so memorable? So in honor of graduation and as a way to spend your last semester(s) at Sam Houston having the time of your life, I've made a bucket list. Try 'em all, you won't regret it!

1. Carve your name in Austin Hall to leave your mark on SHSU

2. Spend a Sunday with your best friends at all-day happy hour at Humps

3. Visit Demons Road if you dare

4. Have a beer and enjoy some karaoke at 12th Street Bar, this is by far my favorite find

5. Take a walk through campus at night, if you're lucky you can make it onto the football field

6. Take a random trip to Flow Style for $5.00 piercing night, it's better with a bigger group

7. Clean out your apartment and donate to the local SAAFE House

8. Enjoy a brunch at Toasted

9. Pop a Champagne bottle in the fountain on campus, but literally be in the fountain

10. Visit Black Jesus in Oakwood Cemetery

11. Get a random tattoo from FN Classy Tattoo for fun

12. Go hiking around the trails behind the dog park, there's creeks, woods, and cute photo opportunities

13. Make it on the infamous Old Row/TSM/TFM social networks, enjoy your five minutes of fame

14. Take a trip to Blue Lagoon for a day

15. Take senior photos at your favorite place (aka The Jolly Fox)

16. Last but not least, find your college BFF

Make these happen and you'll have memories of a lifetime to remember your time in good ole Huntsville, Texas. Enjoy!