Go out and Experience!

Explore. Experience. Achieve.

After talking about Explore, it's time to discuss experience.

As you might have gathered from my post about Gobblerfest, I'm passionate about my fellow Hokies getting out and experiencing everything they can.  College is a great time to do this, since for most people it's your first time having the freedom to find yourself and only be responsible for you.

You've probably heard it before - you can't learn everything in the classroom or from a textbook.  Some things you just need to experience for yourself.

However, experience is so much more than just getting internships and learning what "living in the real world" is like.  Experience is putting yourself out there, making mistakes, and getting in touch with your inner self.

Academics are important.  I'll never deny that.  As a computer science major myself, I have missed out on a plethora of opportunities while I slaved away over programming projects in the CS lounge.  However, everyone needs a break.  Why not take a break by trying something new?

Once again, Virginia Tech comes to the rescue by being the huge university that it is.

Did you know that vt.edu has a calendar that lists a number of events that happen every day on campus?  Although a number of the events listed are academic, there's also a great list of different exhibits and performances by students and professionals alike.  Of course, many of the bigger performances are also posted over at student affairs.

Fine arts not your style?  The Virginia Tech Union (VTU) hosts concerts and films on campus all throughout the semester for significantly cheaper than you'd find anywhere else.

Although it's getting into the colder part of the year, Virginia Tech is also within a half hour's drive to Cascade Falls, a beautiful hiking trail that's dog friendly.

So next time you're sitting in your dorm, lazily browsing Reddit or Facebook for hours on end, remember there are plenty of awesome activities and events going on within walking distance or a short drive.  There are a multitude of better ways to put off your homework.

Get off those tail feathers and go experience all this Virginia Tech (and surrounding areas) has to offer!

But try not to put off studying for your finals for too long.