CollegeFest, an annual festival targeting college students all around the Boston area comes to Fenway Park each year. This year was their 31st anniversary and I had the amazing opportunity to report at the fest with my best friend. Being there, we saw college students from numerous schools such as Wentworth, Emmanuel College, Bentley University, Suffolk University, Emerson College, and even met a student from Germany. They definitely held their word about being one of the most visited events by college students.

The great part about this event for college students, in particular, is that you don't have to put your hand in your wallet once. Once you get your student ID checked, you're given a bag provided by the festival and then you are off exploring the BEAUTIFUL Fenway Park for free while getting free stuff handed to you. To me, not much more sounds better.

The festival hosts numerous vendors that catch the eye of college students, promoting healthy lifestyle products such as Trimino, Celsius, CYC, Central Rock Gym, etc. These were a big hit as many new incoming college students are trying to avoid the dreaded "Freshmen 15". We got free drinks, free passes to cycling classes, discounted gym memberships to fun gyms that have not just gym equipment but rock climbing, yoga and pilates. There were also raffles going on for the chance to win free tickets to Boston sporting events.

In addition, we were handed free ice cream, all different types of decorative stickers, cups, high-quality water bottles from Timberland, etc. Another great part of this event, besides learning so much about products you never knew about before, is that you can also learn about great opportunities with the military, National Guard, and ROTC programs. Men and women straight from each program are there to inform you about how to get involved and answer all of the questions you may have.

All students also had the FREE opportunity to step into the baseball field and get their picture taken with friends behind the Red Sox World Series Trophies with the whole park being their background. The process was also broadcasted over the big screen in the park, how cool?!

This event was one to remember and definitely something every college student should attend. The chance for free stuff everywhere, exploring Fenway Park for free, and a once in a lifetime picture with the World Series trophies to remember it all by, doesn't come around often. Therefore, I encourage all students nearby to check out CollegeFest next year because I know I will!