We’ve heard the things that you just HAVE to do during your time at TCNJ…but you have to search to figure out what those things are. A while back the student staff in the SYE area brainstormed activities for the sophomore students to do during their sophomore year.
The top 50 are below…Your Sophomore Year is really a year that you can choose your adventure! To start…try some of these bucket list ideas. You never know how the event will affect you!
1. Explore new organizations on campus (activist groups, cultural organizations)
2. Co to events like Mystique, Queer Wedding, Eickhoff Theme Dinners, Vagina Monologues, Bollywood Night, Cultural movie nights
3. Attend the Career fair
4. Use inclusive language (avoid the “hot button” words)
5. Investigate Study Abroad
6. Read…for FUN!
7. Learn about politics
8. VOTE
9. Take a class that you are passionate about (even if it doesn’t apply to your major) or take a class that might challenge your beliefs
10. Create consensual relationships in your life
11. Get involved with your floor by having an open door policy, help your CA program for the floor or building), have family dinners, organize tournaments for your floor, Create community agreements
12. Take part in the Alternative Spring Break
13. Volunteer for TASK, Habitat for Humanity, Woman’s Space
14. Help someone up when they fall/drop something
15. Attend the optional lectures on campus
16. Go to and use the career center
17. Talk to your professors (they’re people too!)
18. Meet with your advisor
19. Set goals for yourself (http://topachievement.com/smart.html)
20. Talk to other Sophomores about the struggles you are facing…you never know if someone is facing a similar issue
21. Go to a museum in Princeton/Trenton/Philly/NYC
22. Sushi Palace trip
23. Walk the loop regularly
24. Book a session with a personal trainer at PEC
25. If you choose to drink, Drink in moderation
26. Study/relax by the lake
27. Check expiration on your condoms
28. Get a free flu shot
29. Eat Breakfast
30. Use the PEC’s exercise classes
31. See the campus nutritionist
32. Go to New Hope/Princeton
33. Take part in the Cardboard Boat Regatta
34. Go to Rice’s Market http://www.rices.com/Contents/Home.aspx
35. Go to a Trenton Thunder Game
36. Go to Philly and get a cheesesteak at Geno’s and Pat’s…YOU decide which is better!
37. Go to Eastern State Penitentiary
38. Write a resume and bring it to the career center to get feedback
39. Establish good relationships with professors and professionals on campus
40. Join Linkedin http://www.linkedin.com
41. Talk to professionals in your area of interest
42. Go to CAS http://cas.pages.tcnj.edu
43. Be conscious of what you post on your social networks
44. Create your “elevator speech”
45. Become a big brother or sister
46. Develop your public speaking skills
47. Start a new student group
48. Participate in a flash mob
49. Get to know your RD
50. Have fun->Decide what you want to do and go for it!
Did we miss any? Leave a comment here or on Facebook for other bucket list activities!
The Sophomore Year Experience at TCNJ 