Everyone has certain things they want to accomplish in life, but during your time here at Longwood University, here is a short and condensed list of things that all students should do at Longwood. All of the points on this list were voted on and made for students, by students.
Bathe in the Ruffner Fountain: The most notable fountain on campus, and the most noticeable fountain on campus, is the perfect fountain to take a dip in.
Join a Club or Organization: Whether it is WMLU, Ambassadors, Student Government, Humans vs. Zombies, Greek Life, Psychology Club or whatever floats your boat, join at least one of the 200 clubs/ organizations that will change your life. Find that one place where you fit in and feel at home and run with it. Make a lasting impact on the organization, on Longwood and on your life. Trust me, you won’t regret it.
Do the Buffalo Shuffle: We have all done it; it just has to be done. Enjoy it, for it will become a great memory to look back on come graduation time.
Study Abroad: To me, this is a no brainer. Put yourself out there and experience a culture unlike your own. Whether it is a short term or a long term stint in another country, Longwood offers over 10 countries to study abroad in.
Attend Every Major Longwood Tradition: Convocation, Oktoberfest, Spring Weekend, Snow Ball and Rock the Block are must-attend events.
Volunteer in Farmville: There is F.A.C.E.S., the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts (LCVA), The Big Event, the S.P.C.A. and various clubs at Longwood dedicated to volunteering and service, like Alpha Phi Omega. Get involved, help out the community of Farmville and become the citizen leader Longwood encourages you to be.
Walk the High Bridge Trail: It’s beautiful and scenic, and if you are like most people who have walked this trail, you will be exhausted by the end of the hike. It’s definitely worth the experience.
Attend the New Student Leadership Program Retreat: This happens at the beginning of each school year in the fall and is sponsored by Student Educators of Active Leadership (S.E.A.L.) and is said to be one of the best moments every student that has attended has had during their time at Longwood.
Go on a hunt for CHI and Princeps droppings: Go out early in the morning and search. Bring a buddy because, even if you leave empty handed and show up tired and late for your 8 a.m., it’s a blast!
Actually find a CHI or Princeps droppings: This will become a moment that will stay with you forever at Longwood University. Our two secret societies play such an important role in maintaining and promoting leadership, academics and the spirit of Longwood. Many students get them passed down to them by graduating seniors, but it is much more difficult for students to find one themselves.
Dine Like A Superstar: Eat at 202 Bar and Grill, El Patron, Pino’s, Macado’s, Charley’s, Walker’s Diner, Farmville Sweet Shop, Cook-Out and the most fine dining of them all, Huddle House.
Go to At Least One Game for Every Sporting Event: Express your school spirit and become the ultimate Lancer Lunatic before you graduate by attending a game for each sport we offer at Longwood. The one thing we definitely need more of at Longwood, especially because we just entered the Big South Conference, is support for our sports teams. Not many can say they have completed this before they graduated, so be “that person” who actually did.
Now, my final advice to all who read this and try to accomplish everything listed is this: just remember to have the time of your life in college. But also remember to always stay on top of your school work, work your hardest and strive for the best. Because who wants to complete the entire list of points on this list and not get the privilege of bragging about them with a diploma in their hand?
