I hate to break it to you, but there are really only two weeks left of the fall semester. In two short weeks, it’s Harvard-Yale (#rollcrim), which means it’s basically Thanksgiving, which means it’s already LDOC, and then finals purgatory. That is to say, once Harvard-Yale rolls around, consider the “real” semester over.

Now, you may be thinking: Only two weeks left? I’ve barely done any of the fun things I wanted to do this semester! To which I answer: Yes, same. But don’t worry, I’ve got you. On that note, here’s a checklist of everything you probably meant to do by the end of the semester.

1. Go to an a capella concert

Every semester, I have the same discussion with my roommates: “We should totally go see an a capella concert this semester.” Seven semesters in, and yet none of us have ever been to one. Instead, I open TikTok and stumble upon a performance at Sanders Theatre. I read the thousands of comments comparing Harvard’s a capella groups to Pitch Perfect, and it reminds me how special Harvard truly is. By the end of the semester, making it to an a capella concert would be a huge win in my book.

2. Peruse the Harvard Art Museums

No, it doesn’t count if you have a class in the basement and walk through the Art Museums entrance to get there. Take an hour (or even less) and appreciate all that the museums have to offer. Also, they have a really great café if you need an added incentive. And it’s totally free!

3. Grab a meal at every house’s dhall

When Daylight Saving Time rolls around, it suddenly becomes very easy to stay in your dorm and live off snacks like the little mouse that lives under your bed. As a fun challenge, I suggest adding a meal at every house to your semester bucket list. It’s a good way to make sure you’re making use of your dining plan, exploring new spots on campus (read: the Quad), interacting with different campus characters, and finding a sense of accomplishment beyond getting an A on your pset.

4. Go for a run outside

If you go for a run outside even once this semester, you’re allowed to claim running as one of your college hobbies. Bonus points if you find a way to bring up your running habit at Thanksgiving to remind your family members that you might just be the GOAT. But don’t come for us if your family then forces you to join them for a turkey trot…

5. Study in Widener Library

Somehow, my older brother graduated from Harvard without ever stepping inside Widener. I’m determined not to let others make the same mistake. Even if it’s for a quick, 45-minute brainstorming session, take the time to study in Widener before Lamont becomes your new home during reading week.

6. Use your BoardPlus

I believe there are two types of Harvard undergraduates: those who use up all their BoardPlus in the first two weeks, and those who make it to the end of the semester having forgotten it exists, their cards fully loaded. I belong to the former group, but many of my roommates frustratingly fall into the latter. If you have any balance remaining, take this as your sign to grab yourself a warm drink from Café Gato Rojo before class next week or pick up bibimbap for lunch in Lehman Hall.

If you complete these six tasks by the end of the semester, you should leave campus feeling pretty content. And now that you’ve reached the end of this article… it's time to act! Get going!