{"id":1736,"date":"2018-07-19T11:07:14","date_gmt":"2018-07-19T05:37:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/67.205.158.89\/?p=1736"},"modified":"2024-08-02T17:40:33","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T12:10:33","slug":"graduation-bucket-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/graduation-bucket-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do Before Graduation: The Bucket List!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/graduation-bucket-list\/#1_Throw_a_Party\" >1. Throw a Party:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/graduation-bucket-list\/#2_Decorate_your_Room\" >2. Decorate your Room:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/graduation-bucket-list\/#3_Attend_a_Sports_Match\" >3. Attend a Sports Match:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/graduation-bucket-list\/#4_Join_a_ClubSociety\" >4. Join a Club\/Society:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/graduation-bucket-list\/#5_Fancy_Dress_with_your_Friends\" >5. Fancy Dress with your Friends:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/graduation-bucket-list\/#6_Soak_in_the_Culture\" >6. Soak in the Culture:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/graduation-bucket-list\/#7_Plan_a_Weekend_Away\" >7. Plan a Weekend Away:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/graduation-bucket-list\/#8_Use_the_Library\" >8. Use the Library:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/graduation-bucket-list\/#9_Join_a_Protest\" >9. Join a Protest:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/graduation-bucket-list\/#10_Milk_the_Discounts\" >10. Milk the Discounts:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Your time at university is a wonderful opportunity to push yourself to try new things. Follow our handy list of things you can do before graduation to make your student experience the best it can be!<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Throw_a_Party\"><\/span><strong>1. Throw a Party: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Throwing a party can seem a bit daunting but is a fabulous way to gather your favourite people in the same place. Test your hand in the kitchen, treat your guests to some snacks, or even throw a fancy dinner party!<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Decorate_your_Room\"><\/span><strong>2. Decorate your Room:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t matter whether you\u2019re in a luxury<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">student accommodation<\/a> <\/strong>or cheap student accommodation, some decorations and pictures will make any room feel ten times homelier.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Attend_a_Sports_Match\"><\/span><strong>3. Attend a Sports Match:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Even if sports aren\u2019t your thing, going to a sports match at university is a rite of passage! Everyone is in good form, the atmosphere is electric, and it is also a great way to spend some time with friends!<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Join_a_ClubSociety\"><\/span><strong>4. Join a Club\/Society:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>This is an unmissable opportunity to practice something you love. Take on an activity that you\u2019ve always wanted to try! Becoming a member of a society is a must for students. It\u2019s a great way to pass your time and allows you to make friends with those who share your interests.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Fancy_Dress_with_your_Friends\"><\/span><strong>5. Fancy Dress with your Friends:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Pick a theme and run with it! This is a hilarious way to break the ice and meet new people. It also allows you to show off your creativity!<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Soak_in_the_Culture\"><\/span><strong>6. Soak in the Culture:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to visit the main heritage sites to learn more about where you live. If you share photos with your family, you\u2019ll even give them a taste of the place too!<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Plan_a_Weekend_Away\"><\/span><strong>7. Plan a Weekend Away:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>University is fun, but a weekend away is an amazing opportunity to visit somewhere new and have a break. You\u2019ll be able to come back to class with a refreshed attitude.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Use_the_Library\"><\/span><strong>8. Use the Library:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Although this may not be the most attractive activity on this list, the resources available are definitely worth mentioning. Never again will you have free access to this many online journals or books. So don\u2019t let it go to waste!<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Join_a_Protest\"><\/span><strong>9. Join a Protest:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Activism is an important part of being a student. This is why getting involved before graduation can help you discover the issues you are passionate about.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Milk_the_Discounts\"><\/span><strong>10. Milk the Discounts:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Being a student can be expensive, but your student ID is the golden ticket for many discounts. Enjoy subsidized rates on a variety of things including museums, movies, and also food.<\/p>\n<p><em>Written by Polly Hatcher<\/em><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your time at university is a wonderful opportunity to push yourself to try new things. Follow our handy list of things you can do before graduation to make your student experience the best it can be! 1. 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