My time at the University of Alabama has afforded me many opportunities to look back on my years here with great nostalgia. My classes, my friends, and my experiences have all played a vital role in developing me into the person I am.

It may be a little early to start a senior farewell column, especially considering the reality that I will not be graduating until May. This is not a farewell column.

This is, however, a reminder of sorts to seniors. This is a look at my bucket list that I created at the end of my freshman year at Alabama, and a reminder for other seniors to look at theirs. Time is quickly catching up to us and we need to make sure we have acquired as many checks as possible.

The first thing that was crossed off of my bucket list was a visit to City Café in Northport at the ungodly hour that it opens – four in the morning. My first visit was clouded by some sort of spiced rum, but worry not because the outcome was a lot better than a subsequent visit to Waffle House later that semester.

City Café proved to be everything that it was rumored to be – good, cheap food, a delightful atmosphere and wonderfully Southern service. I truly believe that every student at the University should have this experience. My only advice is that you avoid throwing up in the bathroom. It’s rude and they don’t take kindly to that tomfoolery.

Coincidentally, the next checkbox I was able to fill on my bucket list of Tuscaloosa is located directly behind City Café. It’s the Northport Silo. Be forewarned that this location strictly forbids trespassing, and I do not advise that you ever go. It may seem like a good idea, but trust me, that silo has a lot more rungs to its ladders than I ever wished to climb. However, I might add that the view of Tuscaloosa from the top is unbeatable.

For you nature lovers who have my utmost respect but whom I will never understand – I have a box checked for people just like yourselves. The Tuscaloosa Cliffs are located on the other side of the city on one of Tuscaloosa’s beautiful lakes. Just one or two strange roads will lead you to this area that has a phenomenal view of the lake and provides a great place to picnic if you are into that sort of stuff. Some people like to jump off of these cliffs, but as gravity and I have an unstable and sometimes disastrous relationship, I have never partaken in this.

One of Tuscaloosa’s most infamous landmarks, both for its creepiness and for its representation of the dedication Lurleen Wallace had to reforming mental health in the state of Alabama, is Old Bryce. High school and college students looking to find a good scare frequent it, and as everyone has their own myths about the establishment, this usually seems to work out.

Trespassing is also not advised at this location, so if you have a fear of being arrested it might be best to avoid this as well.

Finally, during my tenure at The University of Alabama, I was able to cross getting to the roof of an academic building off of my bucket list. I know the University might not appreciate it, but we all know a little bit of rebellion is healthy for academic growth. You won’t find many interesting things atop an academic building, but you will find a unique sense of accomplishment you can’t obtain anywhere else.

Being able to cross these things off of my bucket list has provided me with some of my fondest memories at the Capstone, and I hope that each student creates and completes their bucket lists before it’s too late.

Michael Patrick is a senior majoring in political science. His column runs on Tuesdays.