The ultimate IU student bucket list By Meghana Rachamadugu megracha@iu.edu
There are many traditions and activities IU students consider part of their college experience. The Indiana Daily Student sent out a survey asking students what should be on everyone’s “IU Bucket List” of items to complete before they graduate from IU. Those who responded said: ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Bowl with friends at the Indiana Memorial Union Plan a picnic in Dunn Meadow or at Lake Monroe Watch the leaves fall in Dunn Meadow on the first day of fall Take a trip to Brown County
“I always liked exploring campus and outside,” IU senior Alexandra Lucas said about exploring Brown County. “Take the opportunity to celebrate the outdoors and campus life while you’re here.” ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Take a tour through all the buildings on campus Attend a local live concert or the block party on campus Buy something on Kirkwood Avenue Go to a Late Nite event at the IMU on a Friday night with friends Catch a show at the IU Auditorium
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Shake the Herman B Wells statue’s hand before finals for good luck Volunteer at a First Thursday Eat ice cream at Hartzell’s Ice Cream Go on a café-hopping route in Bloomington Watch the lights change color while at the Eskenazi Museum of Art Eat Insomnia Cookies during a late-night adventure
“Whenever I’m having a late-night craving, I can always count on their cookies being warm and soft,” IU sophomore Jenine Arqawi said. “Eating the cookies makes you feel better in a time of not feeling so good.” ☐ Wear IU spirit wear during Homecoming ☐ Write something on the wall while eating a deep-dish pizza at Mother Bear’s Pizza
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SOURCE CAMPUS VISITOR’S GUIDE | SPRING 2022
