As we say goodbye to another fabulous, carefree summer, we have to remember all the great things about autumn.
1. Cooler Weather
As the leaves change color and the weather gets cooler, you won't have to worry about being sweaty when you walk into class; so that's a huge plus. Likewise, you won't have to worry about getting sunburn when you're outside longer than fifteen minutes.
2. Pumpkin Spice Everything
Despite the number of people that will call you "basic" when you order a pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks (or pretty much anywhere because pumpkin spice is everywhere), this seasonal food group is by far one of the best parts of autumn.
3. Football Games
Even at a school where sports may not be a huge part of student life as they are at other schools, going to football games with your friends is a must. There's nothing like showing your school spirit and wasting a ton of toast in the name of tradition.
4. Fall Fashion
What's not to love about boots, scarves, and sweaters?
5. Linvilla Orchards
If you're not from the Philadelphia area, you probably haven't heard of Linvilla Orchards, but now that you're here, you have to check it out. Only a short (25 minute) drive from UPenn, Linvilla is the perfect place to get away on a crisp fall weekend—you can pick your own apples, buy a few pumpkins to decorate, and then bring home one of their delicious pies.
6. Taylor Swift's New Album
Taylor Swift's new album will be released October 27th. If what will no doubt be Taylor's most amazing work of art yet isn't reason enough to be excited for fall, then I really don't know what is.
7. Fall Premieres
Finally you'll be able to stop wondering what will happen next between Fitz and Liv, Nick and Jess, and Mindy and Danny. All of your favorite shows are coming back for their fall premieres in September and October; so when you need a quick break from studying or a quiet night in, you can catch up on the lives of your favorite characters.
8. Halloween
If you're feeling really brave or looking for a good scare, Eastern State Penitentiary has "Terror Behind the Walls", which is pretty much a giant haunted house except it's in what was once a real prison. If being terrified isn't your kind of fun, watching scary movies with your friends is another great way to get ready for Halloween.
9. Thanksgiving
Finally, there is no better way to end Fall than giving thanks for all the things in life that we are so fortunate to have, like family, friends, and pumpkin spice lattes.