43 Things Every Blue Hen Should Do Before Graduating

Think you've met your match at UD? Visit the Kissing Arches on either side of Memorial Hall to make your "Double Del" status official!

Between 1914 and 1915, UD was split between Delaware College on the North Green and the Women's College on the South Green. The Kissing Arches were where sweethearts would say goodnight before heading back to their residence halls for curfew.

You don't need to leave campus to discover the planets! Starting at Old College and ending at the Fred Rust Ice Arena, UD's scale model of the solar system let's you explore the entire universe in one afternoon.

Everyone's favorite Blue Hens are anything but camera shy!

Remember the t-shirt you got while touring another school that you never wear? Trade it in at the Sophomore Swap for a new one with your class year on it! Then during your junior year, celebrate the second half of your college career at the Junior 1/2 Way There Party!

Join to make new friends, support a cause or philanthropy and create lifelong memories! Activities Night, held at the beginning of each semester, is the perfect opportunity to find the right group for you.

Everyone loves Blue Hens football, but there are 21 other varsity sports to check out and cheer for from the Cockpit!

Sure to impress, this five-star gem run by Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management students is hidden upstairs in the Trabant University Center. Bon appetite!

Every time you walk over the Laird Campus bridge, you may be missing something! Look below to find the art deco metal Blue Hen statue welcoming students to the beautiful north side of campus.

"Triumphant YoUDee" knows you don't need to go to an expensive movie theater to see the latest films. Grab two tickets and some snacks to make the perfect date night and who knows--maybe completing UD Bucket List item #14 could lead to checking off #1?

Ok, St. Patrick's Day counts.

Reach new heights as you climb to the top of the Bob Carpenter Sports Building's rock wall!

Shows this year included Ed Sheeran, J. Cole and Aaron Carter! #AaronsPartyUD

Escape campus for a few hours and visit nearby White Clay Creek State Park to enjoy nature, explore the trails or relax with a good book.

Enjoy daily #UDHC activities and events with past, present and future Blue Hens leading up to the annual pep rally and game day!

Make your family proud and add this accomplishment to your Merit profile!

Whether it's building a house as part of UDAB trip or volunteering with another organization, giving back to the community is part of what it means to be a Blue Hen.

Get out of the classroom and gain some real world experience by completing an internship, doing research, taking part in service learning or studying abroad!

Have a craving for great food but don't have the time to sit down? Stop at one of the multiple food cart locations across campus, like UD alum Leigh Ann Tona's I Don't Give a Fork!

Make your mark by signing your name with pride alongside your fellow classmates. Your class banner is available for signing at multiple UD Alumni Association events throughout the year.

In addition to regular opportunities for resume and networking help, the UD Career Services Center hosts several large career fairs each year. Blue Hens know a career fair is a great place to meet potential employers and practice interview skills.

Whether it means painting your face or throwing on a "Kiss Me, I'm a Blue Hen" button, seeing Blue and Gold in the Cockpit is what pushes our Hens to go for the win at every game.

Among the many fun events and activities during the annual Parents and Family Weekend is the popular comedy show, which a few years ago featured Bill Cosby, and most recently--Martin Short.

Be on the lookout for famous names like Maya Angelou, Vice President Joe Biden (speaking at Commencement!), Anderson Cooper and many more as they come to UD to share their stories.

Here, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor talks to students in fall 2013.

You don't have to go far to find yourself a quality cultural experience! Whether you are interested in painting, sculpture or geology, something is bound to catch your eye at one of UD's many on-campus museums.

Make the most of every minute here at UD. Don't forget the snacks and caffeine to help you power through. And remember, you can't function without proper sleep, so don't attempt too many of these!

In addition to being spirited and scholarly, Blue Hens are also quite talented! Whether it's vocal, instrumental or theatrical, there seems to always be some kind of student performance happening on campus.

1743 Welcome Days is a weekend-long event for students joining the campus community at the beginning of every school year. Go as a freshman to connect with your new Blue Hen family or come back as an upperclassman and volunteer!