20 College Traditions That Are Absolutely Awesome

15. The Mirror Lake jump at Ohio State.

Every November, when the weather in Ohio has a reputation for turning quite chilly, students will gather in the hundreds to jump into frigid Mirror Lake in celebration of their game against a fierce rival, Michigan State.  School officials aren’t big fans of the tradition because of the potential danger involved, but they haven’t been able to stop the Mirror Lake jump yet.

14. University of Virginia’s Homer Statue.

A statue of the Greek poet, Homer, author of The Odyssey and The Illiad is housed in front of the Rotunda at the University of Virginia.  For many years, rambunctious students have enjoyed streaking across the Rotunda steps and stopping to give Homer a kiss or, in some cases, smack him on the behind.  In an effort to stop the streaking, campus police have threatened potential troublemakers with the possibility of labeling them “sex offenders.”  You’ve been warned.

Photo Credit: Static

Photo Credit: Static

13. The University of Kansas’ “Rock Chalk Chant.”

Towards the end of a KU basketball game, when a victory for the Jayhawks has usually been secured by a dozen points or more, you’ll start to hear a low, haunting chorus reverberate through the stands.  Fans stand and chant, long and slow, “Rock Chalk Jayhawk, KU,” followed by a round of cheers.  The cries of “rock” and “chalk” reference the mountain of limestone on which KU stands, but it’s the sound of the chant that’s more notable than the facts.  You’ll never forget the first time you hear the Rock Chalk Chant.  It echoes in your very bones.

Photo Credit: Flickr

Photo Credit: Flickr

12. The Undie Run at Arizona State University.

In celebration of the end of classes, 15,000 ASU students gather every year in their boxers, bras, and panties to run for a good cause.  The half-naked coeds pause for numerous selfies and then jog around the campus in Tempe, Arizona.  Other schools, notably UCLA, have adopted an annual undie run, possibly due to the popularity of the one at Arizona State.  How wonderful would it be if this became a nationwide trend?  That’s a tradition we can all get behind.

Photo Credit: Phoenix New Times

Photo Credit: Phoenix New Times

11. The University of Chicago’s Scavenger Hunt.

It holds a place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest scavenger hunt in the world.  Over the course of four days, students will begin a mission to find all the items on their list, some of which can take them up to 1,000 miles away from campus.  You have to be committed to win this treasure hunt.

Photo Credit: Zozi

Photo Credit: Zozi

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