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10 Things to do Before Graduating

Our handy list of the 10 things everyone must do before finishing school at UW-Madison.

Did you manage to do everything you had hoped before graduating from college? Any lingering regrets? Commencement is next month, so we've compiled this handy list of things every UW-Madison student needs to do before leaving school.

A few of these items might be limited by dietary restrictions, but we hope it helps the current crop of graduates finish their school days on a high note.

Did we miss anything? Feel free to add to the list in the comments.

10. Go oink — Have breakfast at Mickie's Dairy Bar.

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9. Be a little bit vain — Take a selfie with Bucky.

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8. Get Back to Nature — Hike the Arboretum.

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7. Be honest — Return all that stolen dining-hall cutlery.

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6. Veg out — Stroll the Saturday Farmers’ Market.

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5. Go jump in the lake Dip your toes in Lake Mendota.

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4. Have a moment — Kiss someone at Picnic Point.

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3. Order a slice of mac & cheese — Visit Ian’s Pizza.

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2. Brain Freeze — Get Your Favorite Babcock Ice Cream.

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1.  Have a presidential moment Sit in Abe’s lap.

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