{"id":30294,"date":"2021-10-08T16:24:05","date_gmt":"2021-10-08T21:24:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.imsa.edu\/acronym\/?p=30294"},"modified":"2021-10-08T16:24:15","modified_gmt":"2021-10-08T21:24:15","slug":"unbe-leaf-ably-fun-fall-activities-to-do-on-campus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.imsa.edu\/acronym\/2021\/10\/08\/unbe-leaf-ably-fun-fall-activities-to-do-on-campus\/","title":{"rendered":"Unbe-leaf-ably Fun Fall Activities to do on Campus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With fall beginning on September 22, it\u2019s time to begin those seasonal activities! It might be hard to do some traditional ones, like apple picking or pumpkin carving with your family, since IMSA is on \u201clockdown.\u201d Don\u2019t worry, though &#8211; we\u2019ve got you covered with a bunch of ideas for things you can do on campus to get in the fall spirit! Challenge yourself to complete as many things on the bucket list as you can, and check out some descriptions or ideas of each task below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Take a walk on Access Road to look at the changing leaves.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This task is pretty self-explanatory, but feel free to adjust it to your liking! You could go solo or with a group of friends. You could spontaneously take the long way back to your dorm sometime, or you could plan it out by wearing your comfiest sweater!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Go on a trip to get a seasonal treat.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With Residential Life\u2019s daily trips to Woodman\u2019s, Jewel-Osco, Target, and so much more, this is a great opportunity to get some flavors of fall. You could get some treats like apple cider, pumpkin-spiced cookies, or maple candies at Woodman\u2019s or Jewel-Osco. Also, Target has a wide selection of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/c\/fall-foods\/-\/N-4sjnv\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">fall treats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, plus there\u2019s a Starbucks inside where you can get your favorite fall drink to sip on while you shop.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Watch a spooky movie.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have access to Netflix or another streaming platform, watch your favorite spooky movie or try out a new one! If you don\u2019t have a streaming service, there is still a great alternative that IMSA provides to all students for free. Simply drop by the IRC, check out a movie, and play it<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">using your wing\u2019s DVD player. A bonus to this option is that you can have a watch party with your wing-mates!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Create a DIY fall decoration for your dorm room.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bring a piece of autumn into your room by making a DIY decoration! You can create your masterpiece from things you have in your room, supplies from the Makerspace, and even pieces from nature! You can search for your own ideas on Pinterest or another site of your choice, or you could try one of these simple DIYs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Make an <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=J4EMukmf3XI\"><b>origami pumpkin<\/b><\/a><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All you need for this DIY is a square piece of paper and scissors. Check out the video linked above to learn the steps.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Create a<\/b><b> leaf rubbing<\/b><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For this project, you will need a piece of paper, a crayon or colored pencil, and a leaf (you could pick one out while you&#8217;re on your walk on Access!). Simply place the leaf underneath the piece of paper, then rub your coloring utensil over the paper to make an impression of the leaf.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_30297\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30297\" class=\"wp-image-30297 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.imsa.edu\/acronym\/files\/2021\/09\/leafrubbing-300x206.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.imsa.edu\/acronym\/files\/2021\/09\/leafrubbing-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.imsa.edu\/acronym\/files\/2021\/09\/leafrubbing.jpg 710w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30297\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Create a leaf rubbing. | https:\/\/artfulparent.com\/fall-leaf-rubbings\/<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Turn a pinecone into a cute <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brookgreen.org\/blog\/pinecone-hedgehog-adorable-craft\"><b>hedgehog<\/b><\/a><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You will need a pinecone (which you can also get during your fall leaf walk), paper, glue, scissors, and a writing utensil. To create the face, make a short and wide cone out of paper, draw on a nose and eyes, and glue it to the front of the pinecone.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_30298\" style=\"width: 308px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30298\" class=\"wp-image-30298 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.imsa.edu\/acronym\/files\/2021\/09\/pinecone-hedgehog-298x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"298\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.imsa.edu\/acronym\/files\/2021\/09\/pinecone-hedgehog-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/sites.imsa.edu\/acronym\/files\/2021\/09\/pinecone-hedgehog-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sites.imsa.edu\/acronym\/files\/2021\/09\/pinecone-hedgehog.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 298px) 100vw, 298px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30298\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Create a cute hedgehog. | https:\/\/liagriffith.com\/felt-pinecone-hedgehog\/<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Make a seasonal hot drink.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nothing says \u201ccozy\u201d better than a warm cup of a delicious drink! You could make a simple cup of tea or hot chocolate, or try one of these homemade drinks:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/158655\/dreamy-nighttime-drink\/\"><b>Dreamy Nighttime Drink<\/b><\/a><b>:&nbsp;<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ingredients: 1 cup milk, 1 tsp honey, 2 drops vanilla extract, 1 pinch ground cinnamon (or improvise with any similar ingredients you may have already)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Directions: Cook milk in a microwave-safe mug on high for about 3 minutes, or whenever it is very hot and starts foaming. Add in the honey and vanilla, and sprinkle cinnamon on top.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spoonuniversity.com\/recipe\/5-dining-hall-coffee-improvements-to-unleash-your-inner-barista\"><b>Pumpkin Spice Latte<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ingredients: 1 cup milk, 2 spoonfuls of pumpkin puree, 1 tsp sugar, \u00bc tsp pumpkin pie spice, \u00bc tsp vanilla extract, \u00bd cup strong coffee<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Directions: In a microwave-safe mug, combine all ingredients other than the coffee. Microwave for 1-2 minutes, then remove and whip with a fork to create a foamy consistency. Add in fresh coffee and enjoy!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cookcraftlove.com\/chai-latte-5\/\"><b>Maple Chai Latte<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ingredients: 1 chai tea bag, 10 oz milk, 2 Tbs maple syrup, \u00bd tsp cinnamon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Directions: Heat up water in a microwave-safe mug for about 1 minute, or until the desired temperature is reached. Add in all the other ingredients, stir, and sip!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Have a fall photoshoot.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With some friends, add some fall flair to your Instagram profile. Wear some cozy fall clothes like an oversized sweater, flannel, or boots. Next, find a good background spot &#8211; it could be by some trees on campus that have changed colors or maybe at the popular crate spot. Throw some leaves up in the air, strike some cute poses, and have fun!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With fall beginning on September 22, it\u2019s time to begin those seasonal activities! 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