Fall break is upon us. Here is a list of fall activities that Northwestern students enjoy doing when they aren’t busy going to classes, writing papers and studying for tests.
Visiting pumpkin patches
- “Anything pumpkin patch related.” -Danica Bang, sophomore
- “As a child, I enjoyed going to the pumpkin patch to pick out pumpkins and look at cute kittens.” -Jocelyn McCormick, junior
Enjoying the weather and leaves
- “Going on a walk while the sun is setting and there are crunchy leaves on the ground.” -Karisa Meier, sophomore
- “We love to go on walks or hikes to see all the trees with their pretty colors. Whether that’s visiting parks or just taking a walk down the Puddle Jumper.” -Liesbeth ten Hoeve, junior, and Will Almendarez, junior
- “I just like being outside in the cool weather and seeing the change of seasons.” -Abby Vander Laan, junior
Anything to do with apples
- “Drinking apple cider.” -Haley Hofmeyer, sophomore
- “Going to the apple orchard is up there. And getting fresh apple cider and apple donuts.” -Sara Bosman, sophomore
- “I love drinking apple cider.” -Cassandra Koel, junior
Baking fall treats
- “Having a baking day with my sisters.” -Kaitlyn Hassman, junior
A combination of all of the above
- “Going to a coffee shop, going on a walk and going to a pumpkin patch.” -Hayley Carlson, junior
- “I like going to the pumpkin patch and carving pumpkins. And baking pies, cookies that kind of stuff.” -Katelyn Lorence, sophomore
- “I really enjoy carving pumpkins, making Thanksgiving dinner, going hiking and seeing all the leaves, and holding warm coffee cups when my hands are cold.” -Alyssa Pierce, sophomore
Enjoying fall sports
- “Playing soccer, I guess.” -Noah Smith, freshman
Anticipating Halloween
- “Decorating for Halloween and making things for Halloween, such as my costume.” -Taylea Mills, freshman
Visiting haunted houses
- “Going to haunted houses. I love just getting scared and not being able to sleep for several days.” -Calli Shaw, junior
- “I like going to haunted houses.” -Katie Vanden Bosch, freshman
Traditional activities on campus
- “The Hospers Hunt for sure.” -Noah Sterk, sophomore
- “The SAC activities and the Hospers activities in general, like Ballyhoo and the Hospers Coffeehouse.” -Rowaen Crockett, junior
Resting after doing all of these activities
- “Sleeping.” -Brandon Glasgow, sophomore