Never one to leave a job unfinished, I freaked out when I realized I haven’t done half the shit I set out to accomplish at the beginning of freshman year. Rather than taking the one way train to regret, I’ve compiled a list of everything I need to do at Penn State before I take a cap and gown next year (oh god).
1. Have at least one drink at every downtown State College bar.
![pennlive.com](https://www.collegemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/psu-bar--e1428546626716.jpg)
Cover charge, my ass.
2. Actually go into Old Main.
![wikimedia.org](https://www.collegemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Penn_state_old_main_summer-1024x768.jpg)
What is even in there?
3. Sample every flavor at the Berkey Creamery.
![flickr.com](https://www.collegemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ice-cream-1024x683.jpg)
It’s time to move beyond bittersweet mint.
4. Attend a basketball game.
![wikipedia.org](https://www.collegemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/psu-basketball-1024x690.jpg)
Ugh, basketball…
5. Attend a women’s volleyball game.
![news.psu.edu](https://www.collegemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/vb.jpeg)
This I could get into.
6. Skate on the ice at Pegula.
![youtube.com](https://www.collegemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/pegula-1024x576.jpg)
A concussion just waiting to happen.
7. Eat in every on-campus dining hall for free.
![statecollege.com](https://www.collegemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dining.jpg)
West may be best, but if it’s free, it’s for me.
8. Take a ridiculous elective.
![memegenerator.net](https://www.collegemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/elective.jpg)
I’m in between badminton and the literature of the occult.
9. Climb Mt. Nittany.
![wikipedia.org](https://www.collegemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Mount_Nittany2-e1428461917942.jpg)
I can already hear my calves screaming.
10. Watch the Homecoming parade.
![news.psu.edu](https://www.collegemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/parade.jpg)
This year I’ll actually leave my apartment and watch Greeks ride on their floats.
11. Join a new club
![ubc.ca](https://www.collegemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/join-all-the-clubs-300x225.jpg)
Maybe it’s time to join more than one. Is the Paranormal Research Society accepting new members?
12. Have an all-nighter in the stacks of the Pattee-Paterno Library.
![wikipedia.org](https://www.collegemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Pattee_library_stacks-e1428461988820.jpg)
Why, oh god, why?
13. Spend my 21st birthday at the Phyrst.
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If I don’t get that green plastic hat, I might as well stay a minor.
14. Participate in a senior bar crawl.
![quickmeme.com](https://www.collegemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/pub-crawl.jpg)
Why go to one bar when you can spend the day at ten?
15. Take a picture at the lion shrine.
![Lion_Shrine_PSU](https://www.collegemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Lion_Shrine_PSU-1024x727.jpg)
I’m actually the worst fan ever. I’ll have to justify waiting in line an hour for a selfie.
16. Take a picture with the actual Nittany lion.
![wikipedia.org](https://www.collegemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Penn_State_Nittany_Lion-1-1024x584.jpg)
Again…terrible fan.
17. Have a picnic at the Arboretum.
![wikimedia.org](https://www.collegemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Arboretum_at_Penn_State_-_069-e1428462059393.jpg)
The gardens aren’t just for stealing grapes when you’re broke. A little lunch would make a solid afternoon.
18. Spend spring semester taking in a drink a day during “55 Days of Cafe” at Café 210 West.
![onwardstate.com](https://www.collegemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/55-1024x680.jpg)
My mind is telling me yes, but my wallet is telling me no.
19. Land a selfie with James Franklin.
![blackshoediaries.com](https://www.collegemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/usa-today-8238493.0-e1428462203225.jpg)
I don’t care what level of stalking this requires.
20. Walk on the field at Beaver Stadium.
![wikipedia.org](https://www.collegemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/beaver-e1428546717983.jpg)
I might hate football, but it’s time for my Friday Night Lights moment.
21. Camp out in Nittanyville for front row football tickets.
![nittanyville.com](https://www.collegemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/nittanyvillle.jpeg)
Anyone have a tent that I can borrow?
22. Get thrown when the Nittany lions score a touchdown.
Because every guy secretly wants to be that douche getting thrown with all of the girls.
23. Watch the Nittany lions win a bowl game in person.
![collegian.psu.edu](https://www.collegemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/bowl.jpg)
C’mon fellas. We need a winning season.
24. Take in all the downtown culinary delights.
![collegian.psu.edu](https://www.collegemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/pizza.jpg)
It’s amazing how many places you can buy a slice of pizza for a dollar. I must collect them all.
25. Dance at THON.
![wikipedia.org](https://www.collegemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/thon-1024x597.jpg)
46 hours dancing in the fight against pediatric cancer? Absolutely.