Whether you’re a freshman or a senior, trust me, these four years fly by quicker than you can imagine. However, I can confidently say attending Eastern Kentucky University was the best decision I could have made and these past four years were definitely worth it. Before your time draws near, I’ve compiled a list of things I challenge you to accomplish before it's your turn to walk across that stage.
1. Take a selfie with President Benson.
2. Attend the midnight breakfast.
3. During a snowstorm, sled down the ravine.
4. Eat at Stratton for lunch (better than Powell!)
5. Attend City fest and take advantage of all of the free food and gifts.
6. Listen and and try to hear the “Blue Lady” sing at Keen Johnson.
7. Get an article published in the Eastern Progress.
8. Attend at least one football game onboard the student fan bus.
9. Join at least one organization.
10. Check out the Giles art gallery on campus.
11. Take a dip in all three pools on campus.
12. Attend a concert or an event at the Center for the Arts.
13. Attend Rec the Ravine.
14. Make the Dean's list.
15. Find the hidden tunnel.
16. Complete the EKU challenge course.
17. Take a selfie with the Colonel.
18. Support your local restaurants! Drinks and tacos for cheap at Nuevo, best home style cooking around at Jacksons, largest pizza nearby at Apollo’s and one-of-a-kind hot dogs at Dales Hot Dog Stand!
19. Apply for a FREE study abroad trip.
20. Hike the nearby pinnacles in Berea.
21. Learn the EKU Fight song.
22. Get into the program of your choice.
23. Attend an Alternative Spring Break trip hosted by the university.
24. Participate in the Keene Hall Memorial Stair climb.
25. Step foot in every building on campus.
26. Rub Daniel Boone’s gold toe for good luck.
27. Eat at Café Burrier.
28. Spend a day laying in a hammock in the ravine.
29. Participate in the color run.
30. Drink with your professor (wait until after graduation for this one).
So how many of these have you accomplished? What do you have left to complete? What else would you add? I challenge you to complete this bucket list before you graduate; time flies, so enjoy it!
