1. Visit the arboretum.

The 395-acre botanical garden is the perfect place to get some fresh air or take a study break with your roommates. The breathtaking scenery and plant life make this the perfect destination to relax, get some fresh air, and take some instagram-worthy pictures together. 

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2. Watch a Football Game at Beaver Stadium.

Home to the Penn State Nittany Lion Football team, Beaver Stadium is the second largest stadium in college football. This is the perfect destination to show your true Penn State spirit, keep an eye out in the summer months for student ticket sales as they tend to sell out fast!

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3. Go to a concert.

Penn State hosts dozens of concerts throughout the year at the Bryce Jordan Center. This year you can catch artists like Kevin Hart and Carrie Underwood, check the BJC website here for ticket information to these fun events!

4. Attend THON

THON is one of Penn State’s biggest student-run traditions that happens at the Bryce Jordan Center every year. THON weekend is a 46-hour no sitting, no sleeping dance marathon to raise funds & awareness for childhood cancer. Check out the official THON website here to see how you and your roommates can get involved this year. 

5. Visit the Penn State All-Sports Museum.

The Penn State All-Sports Museum is your ticket into experiencing the history of the men & women that have contributed to great academic successes of the university. If you call ahead, you could also score a private tour of Beaver Stadium. Admission for students to the museum is a suggested $3 donation, you can get more information on the museum and private tours here.

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