We’re midway through a spring semester, and that means we’re coming to yet the close of yet another school year. We still have a ways to go, but we’re starting to realize our parent’s anecdotes were right: college really does fly by.
But it’s not over yet! There is still time to make the most of it.
We go to school at USF St. Petersburg, which has been dubbed “a jewel by the bay.” Regardless of what you think about that statement, we do have some great things at this campus.
Don’t let your college years fly by without doing these things:
Go kayaking. Last time I checked, none of my high school friends go to a university that lets them check kayaks and paddleboards out for free. And once you leave college, you’ll find that renting kayaks isn’t the cheapest activity. Take advantage of it! Pack your lunch and paddle over to Lassing Park for a picnic.
Dolphin watch. No, don’t get in your car and go to the beach#although the proximity of the beach is another perk of this campus. Just sit along Bayboro Harbor. The dolphins come around more than you may realize.
Get involved. That means more than just being involved in classroom discussion. There are student organizations of all different flavors on campus. You might make some friends in the classroom, but chances are you won’t make a whole lot of deep relationships over a textbook. Joining an organization will allow you to do life with other people on campus. It’s rare to make a life-long college friend in a classroom. You have to get involved to find them.
Try the Peanut Butter Dream at the Coral Cafe. Walk yourself over to the University Student Center and purchase one of these drinks. Be forewarned: If you are counting calories, you should probably forgo this part of the checklist. But it sure is heavenly. Try it at least once.
Study. If you don’t, college will end much sooner than it should.
