{"id":5329,"date":"2026-03-10T11:57:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T15:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/?p=5329"},"modified":"2026-03-10T12:05:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T16:05:30","slug":"things-youve-thought-about-doing-on-campus-but-havent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/2026\/03\/things-youve-thought-about-doing-on-campus-but-havent\/","title":{"rendered":"Things You\u2019ve Thought about Doing on Campus but Haven\u2019t\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Campus is full of things you\u2019ve probably walked past a hundred times and thought, \u201cI should try that someday.\u201d Between classes, homework, and your usual routines, those ideas tend to stay on the mental list but never actually happen. Consider this your sign to finally check a few off that list!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Go to the pool\/ hot tub&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/athletics-recreation\/recreation\/programs\/aquatics\/\">rec pool and hot tub<\/a> might be the most relaxing place on campus. Whether you want a quick study break or a relaxing hang with friends, it\u2019s basically a mini reset without leaving campus. Think of it as a little getaway!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"574\" height=\"1020\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image.png\" alt=\"The Rec swimming pool\" class=\"wp-image-5330\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:900px;height:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image.png 574w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-169x300.png 169w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 574px) 100vw, 574px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ride the bus&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking everywhere is a part of campus life, but sometimes it\u2019s nice to sit back and let the bus take you across campus. It\u2019s a simple way to get around while enjoying a different view of campus. Not sure how to ride? We have a <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/2025\/09\/how-to-navigate-the-new-bus-routes\/\">blog post for that<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-8.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-8-1024x769.png\" alt=\"A campus bus \" class=\"wp-image-5338\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:900px;height:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-8-1024x769.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-8-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-8-768x577.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-8-600x451.png 600w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-8-1536x1154.png 1536w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-8.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rock wall&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever walked past the rock wall in the Rec Center and wondered what it\u2019s like, this is your chance to try it! It\u2019s a fun way to challenge yourself and switch up your usual workout routine. Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/athletics-recreation\/recreation\/facilities\/recreational-sports-center.html\">Climbing Center policies on the Rec website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-6-1024x682.png\" alt=\"A girl rock climbing at the rec. \" class=\"wp-image-5336\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:900px;height:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-6-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-6-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-6-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-6-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-6-1536x1023.png 1536w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-6.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ice skating&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have to be a great skater to enjoy the rink at Goggin. Grab some friends, take a few laps, and enjoy one of the coolest activities campus has to offer. Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/athletics-recreation\/goggin-ice-center\/community-rental\/public-skating.html\">public skating times<\/a> before you go.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-5-1024x682.png\" alt=\"People ice skating at Goggin. \" class=\"wp-image-5335\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:900px;height:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-5-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-5-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-5-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-5-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-5-1536x1023.png 1536w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-5.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch (or try!) Broomball&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve never seen broomball before, you\u2019re missing out. It\u2019s fast, a little chaotic, and surprisingly competitive. Even if you don\u2019t know the rules, it\u2019s still fun to watch!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-3-1024x682.png\" alt=\"A poster board for the broomball club.\" class=\"wp-image-5333\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:900px;height:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-3-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-3-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-3-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-3-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-3-1536x1023.png 1536w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-3.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore the trails&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the best break from a busy day is just getting outside. The trails around campus are perfect when you want a walk, a run, or have a quick reset. Check out a map of the trails at the <a href=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/life-at-miami\/natural-areas\/\">Natural Areas website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-7.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-7-1024x682.png\" alt=\"A map of Nature Trails \" class=\"wp-image-5337\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:900px;height:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-7-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-7-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-7-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-7-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-7-1536x1023.png 1536w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-7.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Makerspace at King&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The Makerspace at King is one of those places you\u2019ve probably heard about but never actually visited. It\u2019s the perfect spot to get creative and try something new with hands-on projects and cool tools like 3D printers, embroidery machines, and more. Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.lib.miamioh.edu\/create\/makerspace\/home\">Makerspace website<\/a> for the full slate of what\u2019s available and how to make a reservation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-4-1024x682.png\" alt=\"A 3D printer that made a mini boat. \" class=\"wp-image-5334\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:900px;height:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-4-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-4-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-4-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-4-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-4-1536x1023.png 1536w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-4.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">See a play&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Campus theatre productions are often overlooked, but they\u2019re always impressive. It\u2019s a fun way to spend an evening and support the creative work happening right here on campus. The upcoming shows are always listed on <a href=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/cca\/departments\/theatre\/production-season\/\">Theatre\u2019s production season page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-2-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Students preforming in a play. \" class=\"wp-image-5332\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:900px;height:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-2-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-2-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-2-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-2.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Go to a Miami Men\u2019s Glee Club concert&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>A glee concert is one of those campus experiences you should try at least once. The talent, energy, and atmosphere make it a really fun performance to see.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"A male glee club performance. \" class=\"wp-image-5331\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:900px;height:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-1-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-1-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/files\/2026\/03\/image-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s always something happening on campus, and sometimes the best plans are the ones you almost didn\u2019t make. If one of these has been sitting on your \u201cI should try that\u201d list, maybe it\u2019s finally time to give it a try.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Morgan Krugh | Class of 2027<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Campus is full of things you\u2019ve probably walked past a hundred times and thought, \u201cI should try that someday.\u201d Between classes, homework, and your usual [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8437,"featured_media":5340,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"_s2mail":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[51,53],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5329","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-a-day-at-miami","category-life-at-miami"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5329","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8437"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5329"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5329\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5344,"href":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5329\/revisions\/5344"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5340"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5329"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5329"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5329"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}