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The Ultimate Bucket List for Clemson Students

30 Things to Do at Clemson Before You Graduate

Stephanie Burchill

Oct 24, 2016

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The Ultimate Bucket List for Clemson Students

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Clemson is a university where not only academics, sports, and relationships are important, but also traditions. This list of “30 things to do at Clemson before you graduate” discusses several of these well-known traditions but also discloses some of the best kept secrets of how to have fun in city of Clemson and the surrounding area. Whether you are a freshman or a soon-to-be graduate, this bucket list can help your exciting college experience be even more memorable!

1. See the sunrise at Pretty Place

2. Take a one credit Leisure Skill course with a group of friends

3. Make a puny/funny sign for College Gameday

4. Hangout on the roof of Clemson House before it’s torn down

5. Climb to the top of Table Rock

6. Take the Psychology Sexual Behavior class

7. Attend the annual Tigerama Homecoming event

8. Sneak into the Tillman Bell Tower at night or to play the bells

9. Spend the day in nearby Asheville or Greenville

10. Watch the sunset at Clemson’s rowing facilities

11. Get on television during a big football or basketball game

12. Shake hands with Dabo Swinney and President Clements

13. Go apple-picking at nearby Sky Top Orchard

14. Study abroad one semester or during a summer session

15. Go to at least one Clemson football away game

16. Get your Clemson ring and a picture with Howard’s Rock

17. Get lost in the Denver Downs maze

18. Sneak into the football stadium

19. Unwind from a tough week by relaxing on Y Beach or Bowman Field

20. Study for a test at All In Coffee Shop

21. On your 21st birthday stop by Tigertown Tavern, 356, TD’s, and Todaro’s

22. Take a walk along the Dikes

23. Go inside every building on campus

24. Find and sign the Secret Book in Cooper Library

25. Eat at all the classic Clemson restaurants, including the Esso Club, Paw’s Diner, and the Smokin' Pig

26. Pull at least one all-nighter during exam week in Cooper Library

27. Go contra-dancing or go to a Shag event

28. Jump in the reflection pond during your senior year

29. Get an ice cream cone from Spill the Beans

30. Graduate in four to five years with plenty of memories

How many of these bucket list items have you completed? After learning more about Clemson's key traditions, landmarks, and best kept secrets, I encourage to make your own Clemson bucket list, grab a group of friends, and start exploring all your college town has to offer!

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The Ultimate Bucket List for Clemson Students

30 Things to Do at Clemson Before You Graduate

1. See the sunrise at Pretty Place

2. Take a one credit Leisure Skill course with a group of friends

3. Make a puny/funny sign for College Gameday

4. Hangout on the roof of Clemson House before it’s torn down

5. Climb to the top of Table Rock

6. Take the Psychology Sexual Behavior class

7. Attend the annual Tigerama Homecoming event

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9. Spend the day in nearby Asheville or Greenville

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13. Go apple-picking at nearby Sky Top Orchard

14. Study abroad one semester or during a summer session

15. Go to at least one Clemson football away game

16. Get your Clemson ring and a picture with Howard’s Rock

17. Get lost in the Denver Downs maze

18. Sneak into the football stadium

19. Unwind from a tough week by relaxing on Y Beach or Bowman Field

20. Study for a test at All In Coffee Shop

21. On your 21st birthday stop by Tigertown Tavern, 356, TD’s, and Todaro’s

22. Take a walk along the Dikes

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25. Eat at all the classic Clemson restaurants, including the Esso Club, Paw’s Diner, and the Smokin' Pig

26. Pull at least one all-nighter during exam week in Cooper Library

27. Go contra-dancing or go to a Shag event

28. Jump in the reflection pond during your senior year

29. Get an ice cream cone from Spill the Beans

30. Graduate in four to five years with plenty of memories

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"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey

"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home" by Michael Buble

"Last Christmas" by Taylor Swift

"The Christmas Song" by Josh Groban

"White Christmas" by Idina Menzel

"O Holy Night" by David Archuleta

"Believe" by Josh Groban

"Les cloches du hameau" by Celine Dion

Or at least try to do.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

2. Disappointed you let it get this bad

3. Distracted: When a 10-Minute Break Becomes an Hour

4. When the Yearning for Sleep Sneaks Up

5. In the words of Lorelai Gilmore "Coffee, Coffee, Coffee"

Oh, so done.

You need sleep, but also have 13 things due in the span of 4 days.

1. When it's December 1 and you have seven things due, three exams, and haven't slept in three days.

2. So you stress.

3. And cry.

4. Then call your mom to cry some more.

5. After the pep talk, you feel determined to get everything done.

6. But, now you're tired.

7. And really hungry.

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