The Ultimate Spring Bucket List for College

Spring is around the corner and you don’t have a bucket list yet? Welcome to this ultimate spring bucket list with tons of ideas what to do in spring as a college student!

In this post, I will share the best ideas for things to do in spring, focused on students! I hope these ideas inspire you and you’ll create your own spring bucket list or download my printable!

Spring Bucket List for Students

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1. Go on a hike

Hiking is a great way to exercise without it being too exhausting. Trying new hiking trails is always fun, especially when it’s a sunset hike!

2. Go Camping

Camping is a great activity for any season (excluding winter lol). And you can do it for even one night and it’s an adventure!

3. Take a bike tour

When was the last time you have used your bike? Grab it and let’s go on an adventure. It doesn’t have to be far at all, just take some water and snacks and enjoy the sunshine.

4. Go kayaking

Any water sport activity can be great for spring, especially when it’s sunny out! Kayaking is especially great for spring because you don’t need to actually go swim in the cold water yet.

5. Have a picnic

A picnic is a great spring activity to enjoy the outdoors again after the cold winter! Grab some friends and food and head outdoors!

6. See a waterfall

I love waterfalls, so a good scenic hike is always on my bucket list! Just google “waterfalls near me” and hopefully there will be a nice one in your area.

7. Go strawberry picking

Depending where you leave, go pick berries or fruit that is in season! Here in Switzerland and Germany we can go strawberry picking around April or May, whereas higher north (Scotland, Norway, etc.) the season is later in the Summer.

Do a quick google and see what is in your area!

8. Grow flowers and plants

Spring is when many plants, veggies, and flowers are planted. Head to your local garden shop and get some seeds or flower bulbs and plant away!

It’ll be a fun, educational, and productive activity that will give you some home-grown veggies and flowers.

9. Go to a poppy field

Again, you need to check what grows and blooms in what month where you live, but poppies can bloom in May if the weather is warm.

Take a friend and a camera, and take some fun pictures!

10. Take a day trip somewhere new

Taking a day trip to a place you haven’t been to before can be a lot of fun. You can connect it to other things on this list, such as a picnic or a hike!

11. Plant a tree or volunteer

Spring is a great time to do something good for the planet!

How about volunteering and planting some trees? Or picking up trash by the beach? Earth day is also in the Spring, so make sure your university participates.

12. Make a sustainable swap!

I constantly make little swaps to improve my carbon footprint and reduce my plastic waste. For example, this spring you could switch to shampoo bars, a safety razor, or even the menstrual cup! There are tons of options, you just need to find what works for you.

Check out this post about how to be sustainable as a student.

13. Go to a sports game

If your local lockdown restrictions allow, go see a sports game! Nothing is more fun than a nice day out with friends, food, and some sports.

14. Run a 5k

Even if you are not a runner, a fun 5k would still be great! Whether it’s for charity or a color run, spring (and summer) is the perfect time for it.

15. Dye your hair

If you’re adventurous enough, why not dye your hair a fun temporary color? I’ve died my hair before, and spring is the best time in my opinion! 1. you don’t want pool water to bleach it weird in the summer, 2. yet you can still wear it outdoors since it’s warm!

For example, I’ve died my hair red, blue, purple, pink, and even green (although that was a fail haha).

16. Visit a national park

Whether you live near one or not, visiting a national or state park can be a fun experience. You can connect it with camping or a road trip!

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17. Spring clean

I know this might not sound like much fun, but it’s so helpful!! A clean room or apartment can really make you feel much better and more productive.

Put your playlist on, and clean away!

18. DIY milkshakes

Have you ever made your own milkshakes? How about a cookies and cream one, or a white chocolate shake!

If you’re not into milky stuff, you can also make smoothies. And, of course, you can use any plant-based milk for the shakes.

19. Have a BBQ party

A grill party is so much fun, and it doesn’t have to be summer for it. Once it gets warm enough to sit outside, get some friends together and BBQ some food. Yum!

20. Go thrift shopping

Thrifting is one of my favorite activities. It’s so much fun, and it’s even better if you do challenges with your friends or siblings. Who can get the most stylish jeans? Make it a challenge!

21. Bake a cake

Craving sweets? Try to bake a cake with a new recipe. Maybe even an ice cream cake? Yum!

22. Do a workout challenge

After you ate that cake all by yourself, it’s time to work it off! (Jokes, you deserved it and there is no need for any qorkouts if you don’t want to!)

However, if you do want to get that summer body, it’s time to get started!

I personally love doing workout challenges that last 14-30 days. I know I’ll still need to keep going afterwards to maintain my fitness, but it’s a great motivation!

23. Dye easter eggs

DIY dyeing Easter eggs is so much fun, even as a college student. How about making your own natural dye?

24. Make money online

Another idea to use your time at home is to make some money. I have collected a lot of online job ideas for students here if you want to take a look!

25. Apply for a summer job or internship

If you want a summer internship or job, it’s time to apply now! Here are some interview tips to ace it:)

26. Go for brunch

Brunch is so fun with friends. Everyone can bring something to contribute to a nice meal.

27. Have a bonfire

Is it just me or are bonfires great every season? Either way, it’s a fun thing to do in spring, whether with friends or with family.

28. Start running

Who said the gym is the only place you can work out? You can start (or continue) running to stay active and fit!

What I am currently doing is a running challenge, where I run every other day and always increase my intervals. First it’s running for 1 min and walking for 1. Once you feel more fit, you can keep increasing the time you run, and in the end you can run for 30 mins or 1 hour straight!

29. Play Mario Kart

Still have your wii? Play some Mario kart or other games that you know from your childhood. Maybe you can play on a video call with your friends to make it more fun.

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30. Have a karaoke party

A karaoke party is also a great way to entertain yourself if you’re tired of watching movies. Get your friends together (when gatherings are allowed of course) and sing your heart out.

31. Learn a new skill

You could learn a new skill such as skateboarding, or even more useful ones like doing presentations. Practice makes perfect!

32. Learn a new language

Talking about new skills, how about learning a new language or improving your school spanish?

There are so many online sites where you can learn languages pretty easily, and I think it’s a pretty useful thing to do in spring!

33. Go canoeing

If you have access to some outdoor fun, you can go canoeing. It’s similar to kayaking but still different!

34. Learn to skate

Learning how to skate can be a lot of fun, and you can even do it in the winter as ice skating!

35. Visit a friend at a different college

Depending on the lockdown situation when you want to do this, you could visit a friend at a different college before the summer break! It’ll be fun to see a new college and catch up with your friend.

36. Start saving for summer

Summer is coming up quicker than you think, so you might want to start saving for that summer vacation!

Here is a post about how to save money for summer.

37. Write a letter to your future self

This is a great idea for when you are starting a new chapter in your life, such as graduating high school, starting college, or graduating college.

You could write a letter to your future graduate-self and open it once you graduate college. Just don’t forget where it is!

38. Have a sleepover

It’s been so long since I last had one! How about having a girls night and sleepover? You can watch movies, talk, play games, and eat pizza!

39. Have a cream or paint fight

Wouldn’t it be fun to have a paint fight? Or a whipped cream fight? You could even make it a prank for your siblings or college roommates.

40. Play mini golf

If open, playing mini golf can be so much fun in the spring. Or you can even make your own parkour in your yard.

41. Have a movie marathon

This one is a classic for a spring bucket list, or really any season. It’s perfect for rainy spring days. Make some popcorn and you’re ready to go!

42. Write thank you letters to people

If you are graduating high school or college, an internship is coming up, etc, you can write thank you letters to your teachers, professors, counselor, or your parents. I’m sure they’d be so happy to receive it!

43. Paint or draw

Get your creative juices flowing and paint or draw something! You can find great inspirations on Pinterest or google a famous painting and copy it to practice.

44. Learn to knit

Wanna have a new scarf next winter? Well that takes some time, so why not start now? There are tons of tutorials on Pinterest or YouTube; I’m sure you’ll find the perfect one.

45. Have a vegan week

Going vegan is the most effective way to save the planet from further climate change, but if you can’t fully go vegan that’s okay. You can still contribute by going vegetarian or vegan for a few days at a time!

46. Redecorate your dorm room

After your spring cleaning, how about some new decor or a change of furniture? You don’t need to buy new things. Just moving your bed or desk and adding some color to your room can make all the difference!

Check out my post with 10 cute dorm room ideas!

47. Start a travel journal

You love to travel? You could create a travel journal for your upcoming summer travels. Making it is so much fun and takes a couple hours, so if you have nothing to do, what are you waiting for?

48. Create a college bucket list

Heading off to college in the fall? You need a college bucket list! If you need some inspiration, here is a post with the ultimate college bucket list.

49. Start a blog

If you’d like some more to do and create something long-term, you could start a blog. I have published many great resources on how I started mine, and how you can start yours too! It can make you money, you can meet new people, and it’s a great way to start making your own money!

50. Create a summer bucket list

If you completed everything from this spring bucket list, you could start making your summer list. Check out my popular post with 50 Things to do in the Summer!

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Those were 50 things to do in spring as a college student!

I hope you enjoyed this summer bucket list for students and you find some time to comment your top 5 things to do in spring too!

What is your favorite from this list? Mine is probably doing workout challenges and making money online:)

Stay safe and have a great spring!

Until soon,

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