16 Things To Cross Off Your College Bucket List This 2016

So you still don't feel like you've gotten the most out of your college experience. Whether you're still a freshman or already a senior, we've put together a list of things you can do to make sure you don't miss out on the wonderful world of college!

1. Visit other universities

It's always good to get to explore other colleges and get a feel of what life would've been like if you studied somewhere else! Head on over to Katipunan to visit both Ateneo de Manila University and the University of the Philippines in one go, then make your way over to Taft Avenue for an afternoon at De La Salle University. Once you're done, go and visit the city of Manila and check out the University of Santo Tomas in España and Adamson University in Ermita. But the fun doesn't stop there! There are over 200 colleges and universities for you to explore, so start your adventure now.

2. Go on a food trip along Maginhawa or Taft

Hungry? Tired of eating the same thing from your cafeteria over and over again? Looking for something fun to do with your friends? Go on an adventure along Maginhawa Street or Taft Street and get the best food trip money could ever buy. From chicken wings to burgers to pasta to dimsums to desserts and everything else in between, Maginhawa Street and Taft Street surely won't disappoint any of your cravings.

3. Watch a UAAP game

One of the best things about studying in a university is finally getting to support your own school at various sporting events. Whether you're an athlete or just a student, you definitely can't sit out on the biggest games of the year. The University Athletic Association of the Philippines, more commonly known as UAAP, is currently on its 78th consecutive year of inter-school competitive sports, including basketball, volleyball, swimming, badminton and chess among many others. Whether you're cheering for the Ateneo Blue Eagles, the La Salle Green Archers, the UP Fighting Maroons, the UST Growling Tigers, the Adamson Soaring Falcons, the FEU Tamaraws, the NU Bulldogs or the UE Red Warriors, it's never too late to get in on the action and support the school you love. And you don't have to wait for the incoming school year to watch the games! The season isn't over yet so hurry up and grab your friends and buy your tickets for the coming games.

4. Go on a roadtrip with your blockmates

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You may not get to hang out with your high school best friends 24/7 anymore, but college also means finding a new family, and getting a new set of best friends. Your blockmates are basically your support system, they're the ones you'll be spending most of your time with, the ones you'll rant to, the ones you'll tell stories with, so why not turn it up a notch and go on a road trip with them? There are so many nearby places that you can go to for a weekend getaway, even for college students on a budget. So mark your calendars, pack your bags and explore your mother land with your favorite people!

5. Explore your school's library

Spending time in the library does not make someone a nerd or a freak. It doesn't make you a social outcast who'd rather be around books than people. In fact, exploring your school's library means you care about things more than just your social status- it means you're interested in literature, in poetry, in history and everything else in between. The library contains a great deal of information that's sure to transport you to an entirely new world, it's full of stories that were never told and facts you never knew. So starting now, go and check out your school's library! You never know what you might find.

6. Jog around your campus with friends

Can't find the motivation to get that beach bod you've been wanting all year? Looking for a way to be productive while still having fun with friends? You've got a late class but you're an early riser? There's no better way to spend your time than by jogging around your school's campus. Not only will you get to explore your school and discover all the secret passageways, but you'll also be one step closer towards your #fitnessgoals. Besides, it gives you another reason to shop for more workout outfits, doesn't it?

7. Sit-in in a class of a legendary professor at your university

They say you haven't really experienced college until you get to study under a legendary prof. But what if fate and luck seem to work against you and he/she never becomes your teacher in your entire stay at the university? You go for the next best thing and sit-in during one of his lectures. You never know what you might learn! But hey, make sure you ask permission first, or the next place you'll be sitting in is the office of your headmaster!

8. Get an A in at least one class for one semester

Whether it's in your hardest class or in your favorite class, try to aim for that elusive A! Nothing feels better than working so hard for something, and being rewarded greatly for it. You never know, it might also serve as your motivation to get an A in the rest of your classes too!

9. Try out Pantea at UP or SEX at UST

Despite their "sensual" sounding names, the Pandan Tea at the University of the Philippines and Sisig Express at the University of Santo Tomas actually serve really tasty and sumptuous food and drinks! Whether you wanna stop over for lunch, or just in the mood for an afternoon snack, Pantea and SEX will always have their doors open to you.

10. Watch the UP Oblation Run

One of the most legendary university runs in the Philippines, the UP Oblation Run is definitely something that shouldn't be missed. It is an annual event held by the UP chapters of Alpha Pi Omega in different campuses, and features all male runners. The event was first organized in 1977 at University of the Philippines Diliman to promote Hubad na Bayani (Tagalog for Naked Hero), a film. It draws its name from the Oblation, a statue of a nude man located in every University of the Philippines campus, which symbolizes "a selfless offering of one's self to the country." The event is usually held on December 16, and serves as a protest to contemporary national issues.

11. Attend the UP Lantern Parade

Every Christmas season, the students of UP let their imaginations go wild as they create the most beautiful and wonderful lanterns possible to showcase during their annual lantern parade. During the Lantern Parade, the streets are lit up in the most colorful way possible as the students showcase their weeks' worth of effort. It's definitely going to be an event you don't want to miss!

12. Climb up all 21 floors of the Br. Andrew Gonzalez Hall at DLSU

The Br. Andrew Gonzalez Hall, more commonly known as "Andrew" by DLSU students, is a 20-story academic complex that houses classrooms, lecture rooms and libraries. It's one of the tallest buildings in the campus, and students of DLSU often pride themselves in making it to the top floor of the building when they're too late for their next class and the elevator has made its way to the ground floor yet.

13. Attend Happy Thursday with your friends

There's nothing better than getting to celebrate the weekend with your friends with a few drinks! Happy Thursday refers a weekly "celebration" of La Sallians as they enjoy themselves and mark the start of their 3-day weekend.

14. Try out JSEC Challenge in Ateneo

Every year, AdMU holds the JSEC Challenge to determine which stalls will be included in the incoming school year's JSEC cafeteria. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this challenge and try out all the new and exciting food that the students have to offer. Whether your favorite makes it to the top 30 or not, at least you can say that you helped make someone's dreams come true.

15. Visit the Ateneo Art Exhibit

The Ateneo Art Exhibit, located on the second floor of the Old Rizal Library, houses a collection of artworks and paintings that are constantly evolving. It was established in 1960 through Fernando Zóbel's bequest to the Ateneo of his collection of works by key Filipino post war artists. Through the years other philanthropists and artists followed Zobel's initiative, filling in the gaps so that the collection now surveys every Philippine art movement in the post war era: from neo-realism and abstract expressionism to today's post-modern hybrid tendencies.

And most importantly,

16. Attend Madhouse, the biggest party of the year!

College isn't over until you've attended THE biggest, THE wildest, and THE maddest party of the year! Unleash the madness this March 4, 2016 at Madhouse and let destiny unfold as you embark on a night of pure bliss. Unhinge your mind as we bring you the best hypnotic beats and acts this mad world has to offer. Don't think twice — the madness awaits.