On a campus in a city with so much to offer, it’s hard to keep track of every event, restaurant and festival. Between exploring Milwaukee’s neighborhoods, cheering on the Golden Eagles, discovering local hidden gems and making memories with friends, four years can go by faster than you think.
Here are 100 experiences every Marquette student should have before graduation. Consider it your ultimate Marquette bucket list.
Milwaukee must-dos:
- See a concert at The Rave.
- Explore every great neighborhood.
- Wonder what a parabolic dome is? Get yourself to the Mitchell Park Conservatory.
- Keep moving forward on Milwaukee’s streetcar, The Hop.
- Take a brewery tour, since Milwaukee has a bit of a reputation for awesome beers!
- Compare cups of java from one end of the city to the other.
- Go to Bay View for a tattoo.
- See more of everything! Travel off campus sooner.
Earn your Golden Eagle wings:
- Celebrate National Marquette Day.
- Take a selfie with Iggy, Marquette’s mascot.
- Take a selfie with Blue and Bean at the Marquette Police Station.
- Try every Brew café on campus.
- Don’t miss Cobeen Hot Cookie Night for the best start to the week.
- Try the famous Schroeder chicken parm.
- Strike your best “explorer” pose and take a snap with the Father Marquette statue.
Don’t have weekend plans? Now you do:
- Work up a farmers market schedule to share with friends.
- Scratch a cat at the Sip & Purr Café.
- Visit the Milwaukee County Zoo.
- Explore the world’s only Harley Davidson Museum.
- Hop on the Amtrack train to Chicago and go to Navy Pier.
Take a brain break and get active:
- Flex at the Rec Plex.
- String up a hammock in SHAMU.
- Join a bowling league at the Annex.
- Ride the 118-mile Oak Leaf Bike Trail.
- Ice skate at Red Arrow park.
- Partner up for pickleball at RiverWalk Commons.
Set yourself up for success:
- Meet with a professor — they’re here for you.
- Study abroad — anywhere.
- Visit Marquette’s Career Center and get resume tips.
- Connect with an alum who is working at your dream job.
- Work an internship, or five — that’s how Marquette students usually roll.
- Make a connection through the Selig – Jaffee Marquette Mentors program.
- Hit the books in every study space on campus.
- Get an internship at the Les Aspin Center and live on Capitol Hill.
Food worth the hype:
- Order Real Chili with the works.
- Grab empanadas at La Masa on Brady Street.
- Treat yourself to a sit-down dinner at Onesto.
- Crack a lobster at the Public Market.
- Get to the original Sobleman’s on St. Paul Avenue.
- Try every Curd of the Month at Lakefront Brewery.
- Grab pizza at Glorioso’s Italian Market on Brady Street.
- Buy Kopp’s Frozen Custard flavor of the day.
- Feed your cravings at Zócalo Food Park, aka food truck heaven.
- Stop in Miss Katie’s Diner to start your day with eggs and hash browns.
- Get brunch at Sweet Diner in the Third Ward.
Get to every corner of campus:
- Play Thursday trivia and bingo at the Union Sports Annex.
- See free movies at the Varsity Theatre.
- Catch real art and maybe a behind-the-scenes tour at the Haggerty Museum of Art.
- Cultivate your culture with the student productions at the Helfaer Theatre.
Life on the lakefront:
- Watch the sun rise on the beach.
- Watch the wings at the Milwaukee Art Museum flap at noon.
- Fly a kite at Veterans Park.
- Play Sand Volleyball at Bradford Beach
- Run to the lake and back — 2.5 miles give or take!
- Bring your mat for outdoor yoga on the lakefront.
- Watch the sunset on the beach.
Festival fan? Milwaukee has you covered:
- Ride the SkyGlider at Summerfest for a panoramic view of the grounds.
- Pair brats and beer at Octoberfest.
- Click your heels at Irish Fest.
- Visit the Oriental Theatre for Milwaukee film festival.
- Break out your beret at Bastille Days.
- Experience culinary excellence at Festa Italiana.
- Sport your Marquette gear at the Milwaukee Night Market College Night.
- Try an authentic gyro at Greek Fest.
- Celebrate love at Milwaukee PrideFest.
- Have a movie moment at the Water Lantern Festival.
- Support local artists at the Lakefront Festival of Art.
- Head to Brady Street Festival for music, food and all-day fun.
- Grab the city’s best birria tacos at Mexican Fiesta.
- Get festive at the Milwaukee Holiday Light Festival.
Get rowdy on gameday:
- Tailgate at American Family Field before the annual Marquette Night Brewers game.
- Go to a Marquette women’s basketball game at the Al McGuire Center.
- Watch Marquette Tennis at the Wellness + Helfaer Recreation facility.
- Show your spirit and catch a Golden Eagles or Bucks basketball game.
- Witness the Milwaukee Cup, the annual soccer match versus our crosstown rivals.
- Make an appearance on the jumbotron at Fiserv Forum.
Faith in action:
- Squeeze into standing room only Tuesday night Mass in St. Joan of Arc Chapel.
- Touch the cold stone in St. Joan of Arc Chapel and believe the lore surrounding it.
- Don’t miss the Mass of the Holy Spirit at the start of the fall semester.
- Listen to the carillon bells.
- Sing carols at the Christmas tree lighting.
- Join the throng at New Student Convocation.
- Express gratitude with Campus Ministry.
- Take a road trip to attend Mass at Holy Hill Basilica.
Find your people:
- Take part in SPARK new student orientation.
- Join as many student clubs at O-fest as you can.
- Toss a Frisbee with friends on Central Mall.
- Run for MUSG.
- Enroll in a Service Learning class.
- Join your favorite inramural sports team.
- Join a study group for your major.
- Vow to always stay in touch.
- Become an R.A.
- Lead a student organization. Yes, you!
- Live on campus, make the best friends of your life and maybe even meet your spouse.
Give back the Marquette way:
- Volunteer with the Arrupe Center for Community Service and Social Responsibility.
- Join the LOVELLStrong Legacy Run every year.
- Reflect with MUEngage Service Learning.
- Sign up for a service day.
- Be The Difference you envision.
