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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

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

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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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5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

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1. At least I can't lose you in a crowd!

2. Oh my goodness your skin is like glow-in-the-dark.

3. Can't you just get fake tan?

4. Do you tan or just burn?

5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

6. *holds arm against your arm* Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

8. I laid out by the pool almost every day over break!

9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

10. *adjusts selfie lighting to their face* Oops, where'd you go??

11. *after working out* Your face is SO red!

12. *wears white* Look! You're all one color!

13. You need to get some sun.

14. Aren't you excited for summer?

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1. Child prodigies:

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4. Taking a million 0 credit classes:

5. When there's a paper due the next day, but you have to attend yet another concert in order to pass a 0 credit class:

6. When your friends try to encourage you after a performance, even though you are criticizing everything in your mind:

7. Knowing that there's always that one professor during juries:

8. The oh-so-attractive band/choir uniforms:

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10. Hearing "Oh, you sing opera? I LOVE Phantom of the Opera!" for the hundredth time:

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6. holds arm against your arm Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. holds pale arm against another pale arm Aw, at least you're darker than her!

10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!