THE TEXAS TECH COLLEGE BUCKET LIST
The Ultimate College Bucket List - Things to do before you graduate
From one Red Raider to another here are 20 of things to do while being a student at Texas Tech. Remember this is YOUR college experience, make the most of it while you still can.
STARS AND STRIPES DRIVE-IN THEATRE
5101 CLOVIS HIGHWAY
LUBBOCK, TX 79416
$9 per Adult
Load up on snacks to watch a movie from the comfort of your car. Don't forget to grab some friends, possibly a truck with a bed to gather around and enjoy the nice weather with lots of delicious snacks.
THE ANNUAL CAROL OF LIGHTS
MEMORIAL CIRCLE, TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
LUBBOCK, TX 79415
FREE
The Carol of Lights event each year is the undisputed favorite tradition of the Texas Tech University community. This event is attended by over 20,000 Tech students and local residents. The Carol of Lights® is one of Texas Tech's largest and oldest traditions. The event brings together both the Texas Tech and Lubbock communities during its ceremonies.
THE LEISURE POOL LAZY RIVER
THE REC CENTER
3219 MAIN ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79406
FREE for Tech Students
The leisure pool lazy river and deck space are perfect for Sunbathing, a Wet Deck area, Lazy River, Spa, and Splash Pad.
Grab
ATTEND A TEXAS TECH FOOTBALL GAME
JONES AT&T STADIUM
2626 MAC DAVIS LANE,
LUBBOCK, TX 79409
FREE for Texas Tech Students
Don't miss out on a Texas Tech Football Game. Time goes by quick in college and by the time you realize it, it is Senior Year and your last football season and you have yet to go.
JOIN OR CREATE AN INTRAMURAL TEAM
FREE
Did you play sports in highschool thought you were good enough, but you got "injured" and didn't get to play college sports? Now is your chance. Or you just want to play with friends go sign up at the Rec.
STUDENT MEDIA PAW PRINTS
FREE
Do you have a cute fur ball?? Contact The Daily Toreador to see when this year paw pictures are on campus.
CLIMB WILL ROGERS & SOAPSUDS
At your own risk
The statue stands at 9'11" tall and weighs 3,200 pounds "Lovable Old Will Rogers on his favorite horse, 'Soapsuds,' riding into the Western sunset." But actually the horse and Will was turned 23 degrees to the east so the horse's posterior was facing in the direction of Texas A&M, one of the school's rivals.
CULTURE FEST
Free event
Come out and see the different organizations and multicultural groups there are on campus through the Culture fest. Enjoy the diverse music, dance performance, food, and art.
TEXAS TECH HOLI FESTIVAL OF COLOR
URBANOSKY PARK
Free event
This beautiful Indian festival comes once a year during the spring. Come and enjoy the music, dancing, and food. In the end, there is bright powder thrown at each other
GO TO A SALSA NIGHT BY HISPANIC STUDENT SOCIETY
$10 for 18-20, $5 for 21+
Don't miss out on a fun night dancing with your friends to the best Latino music currently. They will play your favorite salsa, bachata, Spanish pop, and reggaeton music. You won't want to miss a single one!
GO TO AN MGC SHOWCASE
Free Event
If you are trying to find the sorority or fraternity that is perfect for you, go to the MGC showcase. Diverse fraternities and sororities get to present their history, their values, and a stroll at the end.
PALO DURO CANYON
Free
Are you from a big city where the closest thing to hiking is going to a roof top of downtown? Check out Palo Duro with some friends and go hiking. It is only about 2 hours away.
BUFFALO SPRINGS LAKE
FREE
Is it super hot outside? Go to a man made lake that will not disappoint. Warning... don't forget a tent.. its SUNNY.
ALAMO DRAFT HOUSE
Ranges from $10.50 - $17.50 + student discounts
Tired of staying in and watching Netflix? Check out the Alamo Draft House it is super student friendly.
4FORE
$30 per person
No this is not Top Golf, but basically it is. Check out 4ore with a group of friends even if you don't know how to play golf it is super fun.
THE RANGE
Ranges from $8 - $14
Do you actually golf? Check out the Range it is a great place to hit some golf balls or release stress up to you.
PAINTING WITH A TWIST
$30 - $45 (depends what painting)
Are you an artist? Do you have no creativity? Doesn't matter go get wine drunk and paint with a group of friends and see your results.
BUDDY HOLLY CENTER
$5 college student admission
Do you know who Buddy Holly is? Do you know the history? Better run to this museum living in Lubbock because most things are centered around Buddy Holly. He is a legend.
MACKENZIE PARK
Free
Have a fur ball? Take the pet to Mackenzie Park they'll enjoy it and so will you. Pack a picnic and grab your homework enjoy some fresh air.