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8 Things You Absolutely Have To Do Before You Graduate College

You have to do these eight things before you graduate!

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Avery Bracken

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College is the best time to try new things. Coming into your new school, it can be very overwhelming and you might not know where to start. Following my first year of college, I've realized that there are a million things to do in college, so I've compiled a list of eight new things you definitely need to do before you walk across that stage!

1. Make new friends

College is the perfect time to meet people from all over. Take advantage of this opportunity! People are constantly coming in from out of state or they just do not know anyone at their new school. So branch out, start a conversation, and make some new friends.

2. Get involved on campus

Find a program or organization that has a purpose. Whether that purpose is bettering the campus, the surrounding community, or a different cause, it will benefit you in numerous ways. You're going to need service hours, and it's a great way to meet people while you're doing some good.

3. Do something different every summer

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Summers are the perfect time to travel for college students. You have the option to study abroad or get an internship, and you get to travel the world. So go explore! Go see the world!

4. Go to away football games

This would be another great opportunity to travel. Buy cheap tickets and go check out other campuses!

5. Try a new sport or exercise class

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There is a small number of people who genuinely enjoy working out. Trying new sports or classes will help spice things up and make exercising more fun!

6. Take a class you've always been interested in

If you're actually interested in a class, chances are you will do pretty well. You might even end up picking a new career path, but you never know until you try!

7. Binge watch your favorite show with some friends

I have learned that you get so much closer with people when you get attached to a show together. So get a group of friends together and turn on Netflix!

8. Take advantage of free events

There are so many opportunities to get free stuff all over campus. It could be a club meeting, a sports event, or pretty much anything. I have gotten free T-shirts, free food, and almost anything else you can think of just from looking around!

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