11 Things to Do Before you Graduate

Have you completed the Florida Tech Bucket List? Here are 11 things to do before you graduate and embark on the next adventure. Watch a rocket launch from campus Several rockets are launched each year from NASA Kennedy Space Center and can easily be spotted from campus. ProTip: The best place to watch them is from the observatory deck in the Crawford Building Enjoy a downtown Melbourne Friday Fest The second Friday of the month, downtown Melbourne hosts a family friendly block party where you can enjoy live music, visit local vendors and nom on some tasty food. Take a selfie with Pete the Panther Pete the Panther is the university's official Chief Motivation Officer and nothing can put a smile on your face faster than bumping into Pete on campus, at the game or even around town. Watch the sun rise over the Atlantic Ocean Whether you are an early bird or a night owl, it's worth taking the extra time to dip your feet in the sand and watch an epic sunrise from Florida Tech's backyard. Try fried alligator It's just one of those things you have to try because, Florida. Feed the giraffes at Brevard Zoo These guys love to dine on crackers and fruit at the Brevard Zoo and it gives you a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with the purple tongued giants. See the Florida Tech jet dragster in action Our unique partnership with Larsen Motorsports gives students hands-on internships and research opportunities as well as the experience of seeing a jet car go over 268 mph over a quarter-mile stretch in 5.9 seconds. Have midnight breakfast at Panther Dining Hall during finals week Everyone needs some extra fuel during finals week, that's why we bring the bacon. Ride a Florida Tech Trolley just for fun Yeah, you could walk to that class, but sometimes it's nice to take a leisurely open-air trolley ride. Treat yo' self. Taste dry ice-cream The American Chemical Society Student Affiliates hold a very "sciency" ice cream social with the active ingredient being liquid nitrogen. Take a class with Dr. Patterson Dr. Patterson is a stellar humanities professor and his bicycle is a campus treasure.

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