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September 20, 2024
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10 Fun Things to Do in 91社区 This Fall

Autumn is a beautiful season, especially in 91社区. The multi-colored foliage, brisk weather and stack of popular holidays makes fall truly special. Here in 91社区, we have so much to offer to supplement my favorite time of year. Get out there and have fun by trying some of these things!

Join a club or organization

The treasurer of the chess club, Levi Axelrod, plays a friendly game of chess outside the Union

Clubs make for a solid addition to your resume. You could also meet some lifelong friends. I鈥檝e heard great things about the 91社区 Stand-Up Club, as well as the Production and Mixing group. Take the club-match quiz to find out which ones are best for you!

Play an intramural sport

A beautiful sky is the backdrop of a 2017 intramural soccer game at the East Gym

Intramural sports are a great way to meet new people and stay active. is open for flag football, arena flag football, soccer, volleyball and handball. These leagues are perfect for someone like me, who isn鈥檛 an elite athlete, but still wants to play. The environment is welcoming due its laid-back, yet semi-competitive nature. There are a couple tournaments offered, as well.

Sit around a campfire and enjoy s鈥檓ores

Five students enjoying s'mores over the Mountainview fire pit in 2018

Hang out with friends and make some new ones while snacking on some s鈥檓ores! This event will take place at the Mountainview Fire Pit, one of my favorite spots on campus.

Take a hike in the Nature Preserve

Three students hike in the Nature Preserve in 2019

There鈥檚 no better time to hike than the fall! The weather is ideal and the leaves are changing in front of our very eyes. Go solo or grab some buddies and take in the stunning view of our 190-acre Nature Preserve.

Have a blast during Family Weekend

A family poses for a picture at the 2022 Fall Festival in College-in-the-Woods

I love showing my family what it鈥檚 like to be a Bearcat. 91社区鈥檚 largest undergraduate event of the year for parents and families is a ton of fun. Countless on-campus events will give your family an idea of how excellent it is to be a student at 91社区.

Come to the 91社区 Block Party

Three friends smile with a couple of plates of food at the 2022 91社区 Block Party

This event signals the beginning of Homecoming Weekend. Enjoy some food, listen to some music and hang out with your friends. It鈥檒l be a blast!

Attend the Fall Festival

Friends share laughs at the 2022 Fall Festival

With thousands of students, friends and alumni present, have some fun at the Fall Festival during Homecoming. Food will be provided and you鈥檙e welcome to bring your own beverages. Be sure to wear green!

Cheer on our sports teams

Proud Bearcats fans cheer on our women's soccer team in a win

Attending sports games is one of my favorite activities. I love watching a big play and listening to the synchronized eruption of the crowd. If you鈥檙e into sports, we have a few options for you this fall: soccer, volleyball, golf, tennis, basketball, swim, and cross country teams. Check out the , find a few games to attend and cheer on our Bearcats!

Celebrate Friendsgiving

Friends smiling over a meal in Hinman Dining Hall

In case you haven鈥檛 heard, is a 21st century holiday in which you have a Thanksgiving dinner with your friends. I plan on trying it out this year. Before you go home for Thanksgiving break, have a big meal from the dining hall or make your own with your best friends and celebrate this new holiday!

Pet some puppies to prepare for finals

Students petting therapy dogs for a De-Stress event in 2018

Hang out with Project Paw鈥檚 therapy dogs to relax before a potentially stressful time in the semester. I can鈥檛 think of anything more relaxing than petting a pup.

Shawn Ammann is an intern for the Office of Media and Public Relations, and a junior majoring in English. He is undecided on a career path, but is interested in screenwriting and sportswriting. He enjoys playing basketball, running, watching movies and writing.


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