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The Ultimate Fall Bucket List for College Students

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Emily Cain Student Contributor, Clark Atlanta University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at CAU chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Here’s a cute list of things to do during this Fall season!

Go to a Pumpkin Patch

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Going to a pumpkin patch with your friends is such a fall aesthetic. Wearing flannels together and finding the cutest pumpkin to carve is definitely at the top of the list.

Go to a Haunted House

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BOO! Just kidding. Haunted houses are definitely a must during the fall season. Haunted houses don’t just give you a good laugh but a good scream, too!

Host a Bonfire

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Hosting a bonfire is a really cute idea that will put all of your friends in a good fall mood. Roasting marshmallows over a fire and then making delicious s’mores is the perfect cozy activity.

Go Apple Picking

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Picking fresh apples at a farm is a great thing to do this fall! So grab your bestie, find a local orchard, and pick some fresh apples!

Host a Halloween Movie Party

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Hosting a Halloween movie party is such a fun idea. This allows you and your friends to be together and dress up in cute Halloween pajamas while watching your favorite spooky classics.

Emily Cain

CAU '28

Emily Michelle Cain is a Sophomore Mass Media Arts with a concentration in Radio/Television/and Film who attends Clark Atlanta University. Emily is from Prince George’s County, MD, a suburb of Washington, DC. She came to Atlanta to pursue a future career in journalism and media. Emily’s passion for writing began in her 11th grade English class where she was challenged to push her writing to new limits. Due to her teacher's strong belief in her writing potential, she was inspired to give creative writing a try.

In the future Emily plans to be a world renown journalist through sports and entertainment. She plans on having her own television show one day to inspire young Black girls like herself. Growing up Emily discovered a lack of diversity in the world of journalism and media and wants to break the glass sealing, so others can follow.

Emily is currently a member of NABJ, NCWN, and an editorial writer for Her-Campus CAU. In Emily’s free time she loves going shopping, reading different articles on current events, and making TikToks. Emily believes that you should always prioritize your well being and always live in the moment. Emily’s main goal in life is to inspire people to do what they love.