While the number one item on your Space Coast bucket list during your time at Florida Tech is to receive your diploma, there are plenty of interesting items you could add. You have four years, why not check them all off? Located in the heart of the Space Coast, Florida Tech is jam-packed with endless opportunities to try something new.
Click through the above gallery to see our Space Coast Bucket List.
Learn how to surf. The Florida Tech surf team will hook you up with a free lesson.
Take a picture in front of the Panther Mural in Downtown Melbourne. Family weekend is a great time to take a photo.
Snorkel Sebastian Inlet. The inlet is a perfect spot to see green turtles, tarpon and even a dolphin or two.
Eat astronaut ice cream at Kennedy Space Center. But wait 30 minutes after doing the Shuttle Launch Experience©
Watch a rocket launch. Catch one from campus, or take a short trip to the beach. But whatever you do, DO NOT miss a night launch!
Conquer the Florida Tech Challenge Course. Here you can train like a Marine or swing like Tarzan.
Take a free tour of Foosaner Art Museum. Or you could even sign up for a discounted art class, learn pottery or oil painting to impress your friends.
Fish the Melbourne Beach Pier. The pier is a great place to watch the sunset as you catch dinner
Wave to the cruise ships at Port Canaveral. Massive ships are cool, especially when they are full of people waving back at you.
Check out the Melbourne Air and Space Show. Take in the awe that is the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and their signature four-jet diamond formation.
Rock out at the Downtown Melbourne Friday Fest. Every second Friday of the month you have an excuse to meet up with friends and listen to free music.