Friday Faves: 25 Things to Do Before You Turn 25

January 20, 2012     Posted in Entertainment, Headliners, Top Stories


By CC Staff

College moves fast. One second you’re a freshman wandering around the campus with a lanyard and the next second you’re crossing the stage and collecting a diploma. You vaguely remember meeting your best friend when she held your hair back after your first frat party and you kinda remember that all-nighter you pulled to get 3 term papers done in one night. But the rest is a blur of theme parties, walks of shame, and begging your older sister for her fake ID.

Before you know it, you’re out in the real world, working a real job alongside real people, wondering what happened to no-class Friday and $3 pitchers. And trust me, it ain’t fun.

It gets pretty easy to get caught up in it all and forget to be young and crazy. That’s why, with only a little way’s to go until I hit the big 2-5, I’ve put together the ultimate list of everything we, as fun-loving and fearless women, need to accomplish before we turn 25.

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45 Comments on "Friday Faves: 25 Things to Do Before You Turn 25"

  1. Molly - UNL says:
    Fri, 20th Jan 201212:28 pm 

    Does it count if I've already seen the guy friend naked but now we can be just friends?

  2. Garnet – Columbia University says:
    Fri, 20th Jan 20121:28 pm 

    Love this. And YES to #10. I think everyone should have to work in a restaurant or in retail at least once.

  3. Barbara says:
    Fri, 20th Jan 20123:17 pm 

    #1 "take some Plan B in the morning just in case"? REALLY? Even if this is supposed to be a less serious article, does that mean we can give terrible, irresponsible advice? Last time I checked, Plan B was an EMERGENCY contraceptive method. There is no excuse to use it as a primary method. It has serious side effects.

    Am I the only one bothered by this?

  4. thoughtsontheatre says:
    Fri, 20th Jan 20123:21 pm 

    This was fantastic. Great list.

  5. Taylor G. says:
    Fri, 20th Jan 20123:31 pm 

    love this list

  6. guest says:
    Fri, 20th Jan 20125:22 pm 

    Yes. Yes you are.

  7. anonymous says:
    Fri, 20th Jan 20126:18 pm 

    i don't think that they were suggesting to have one night stands on a regular basis followed by plan b all the time…also it says "just in case" which to me means that they want us to be careful with our birth control so that we don't have a random persons baby. not too sure why you are so offended by a contraceptive method, but calm down.

  8. guest says:
    Fri, 20th Jan 20128:09 pm 

    #1 bad idea. first time, every time
    Honestly, these never end well.

  9. Tiff says:
    Fri, 20th Jan 20128:47 pm 

    Hell yeahhhhh. Dude I gotta do these. They're really do-able.

  10. Maura - Rider University says:
    Sat, 21st Jan 201212:47 am 

    I want to live in another country! And hopefully have my career path decided before 25 hahha but now its not looking great!

  11. Lucy says:
    Sat, 21st Jan 201210:41 am 

    Plan B is merely a large dosage of birth control.
    And, like every other medication, some individuals may experience side effects.
    But it's not as if you're causing irreparable harm to your body after one time.

    YES, it's an EMERGENCY contraceptive… meaning it could be used to prevent future emergencies.
    Perhaps those that have a pink plus sign on them.

  12. Kevin says:
    Sat, 21st Jan 20124:12 pm 

    No, you're not. 'And remember to use a condom!' would be good advice. 'Take some Plan B!' assumes a level of intentional irresponsibility that is not a good idea at any age.

  13. ThatKrazy says:
    Sun, 22nd Jan 20121:14 am 

    17/25 down. 2.5 years left.

  14. eat says:
    Sun, 22nd Jan 20123:48 am 

    #1 is horrible advice. Have people heard of Herpes and HPV (which can spread even with a condom)?

  15. Carolynasaurus says:
    Sun, 22nd Jan 201212:42 pm 

    I turn 25 in a week and was worried how I'd get these done. Then, I read the article and realized that I don't want to do 75% of them. I'd much rather this list have something like "Have a job you're proud of" than "work in food" and "have sex with someone you love" rather than "have a one night stand". We should set the bar a little higher guys.

  16. Amanda says:
    Tue, 24th Jan 201210:04 am 

    These are silly. Sure glad I got married young so I don't have to worry about any of these stupid ideas. I have more respect for myself than to have a one night stand.

  17. emordnilapalindrome says:
    Tue, 24th Jan 20125:39 pm 

    You're a little bit on your high horse there, Carolynasaurus.

  18. Madeline says:
    Fri, 27th Jan 20121:30 am 

    Most of these are things you should do through out your life, not just before finishing your 'college period'.

  19. that girl says:
    Fri, 27th Jan 20125:23 pm 

    I never did weed, but hung out with people who did in high school. College freshie now, and just have no interest oncesoever on doing it. Just don't wanna, ya know? Nor do I wanna really drink. Cuz, tried beer once with family, it's kinda gross. Wine is very nice, but I get a headache from a couple sips. Assuming I'm a lightweight.. And, does it really matter if one has sex? I mean, I think foreplay can be intense if done right enough as it is. Why throw it around like that?
    Not all college kids are lame if they don't do that kind of stuff. Just different interests and values. So..
    NO. :p

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    Fri, 27th Jan 20129:38 pm 

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  21. Amanda says:
    Sun, 29th Jan 201210:25 am 

    One night stands always seem like a good idea at the time, but how many mornings do you wake up feeling fulfilled and without regrets? None so far for me…

  22. Sam says:
    Mon, 30th Jan 201211:15 am 

    If you have the capacity to separate the physical and emotional elements of sex, why shouldn't you enjoy a one night stand? To the married before 25 girl–take off your *white wig, get a sense of humor and a general taste for adventure. *This references the wigs traditionally used courtrooms and communicates stop being so judgmental…in case you didn't get it.

  23. Chris says:
    Wed, 1st Feb 20122:27 am 

    right, that's why you have 18 thumbs down and she has 56 thumbs up.

  24. Liz says:
    Thu, 2nd Feb 20123:33 am 

    Some Suggestions for an Alternative List
    1) Make someone smile.
    2) Put your heart out on the line at least once, whether that be with a friend, crush, etc.
    3) Make yourself proud.
    4) Get in shape (once you hit thirty, it becomes increasingly difficult to get those abs you've always wanted).
    5) Dream big, and then try to make those dreams come true.
    6) Do something so cool that you'll have to tell your kids about it someday.
    7) Do something so stupid that you'll have to tell your kids about it someday.

    Just some ideas. Granted, they're not as creative as "have a one-night stand" or "do drugs," but some of them might be a wee bit more meaningful.

  25. ITV player says:
    Fri, 3rd Feb 20128:26 am 

    I have to say 60% of them are done… next I really have to find a gorgeous guy for number 1!

  26. Robin says:
    Mon, 6th Feb 20127:57 am 

    Anh… At the ripe old age of 36, I'd like to say "Life is not a super market". I used to make lists like this, but really, I've found life is so much more unpredictable. I did a lot of them – foreign living (good but tough). Drugs are more dangerous than you might think. Holy fuck LSD is a bad idea if you have any tendency to mental health difficulties, and lots of us deal with depression anxiety etc. Seriously. Cocaine too. Stay the hell away. Sex with a stranger, even a beautiful one,…just pointless, really. I know that's not a sexy thing to say. Don't get stuck in retail and restaurant work. Seriously. Oh, bugger it, your life is yours. Follow your gut. Be good to yourself. That's what I'm working on. Harder than it sounds.

  27. Jlyn says:
    Tue, 7th Feb 20122:08 pm 

    15/25 complete and I'll be 21 in August.

  28. Michelle says:
    Sat, 11th Feb 201212:31 pm 

    Lol!! But you know all of this is true because you experienced it yourself! If you had never experienced it, you might still be wondering.

    I enjoyed this list!! I got about half of them done…

  29. Dave Ryan says:
    Fri, 17th Feb 20127:46 pm 

    36yo on college candy? the point of this being attempted by 25 is you still don't realize your going to be just another housewife or if you really hit the genetic jackpot, a trophy wife.

  30. Nesquikable says:
    Sat, 18th Feb 20122:19 pm 

    Damn, I'm 14 and i've done like half of the things on the list. Is life going to be boring now?

  31. Luigi says:
    Tue, 21st Feb 20121:05 am 

    Young and crazy, you're young you have to be irresponsible?

  32. laurenii says:
    Tue, 21st Feb 20126:44 pm 

    11/25 with 6 years left! I think i'm doing pretty well.

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    Sat, 3rd Mar 20126:33 am 

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  36. Mary says:
    Thu, 26th Apr 20128:44 am 

    Let me get this straight? Before 25… be GOOD at the practice of sexual immorality(knowing that if you mess up, it could derail collegiate ambitions), do "an" (not specific) illegal drug so you can be hip and entertaining to your children(not mentioning that it could be one hit/one pop of someTHING that could kill you/mess your head up/AND if caught, the legal ramifications could mess up your college "worthiness" for years to come, MORE random sexing, practice label-shopping instead of being frugal.. Blog your life, instead of writing in a journal (promoting and open book tell all lifestyle). Agree with a lifestyle because it's the think "to-do".. and then…after ALL of that risky behavior go and donate blood.. LOL.. OOPS.. I'm on a website FOR kids … =0) While YOLO is the biggest thing out.. people need to remember YODO as well.. Make it WORTH SOMETHING

  37. Jess says:
    Mon, 30th Apr 201210:34 am 

    Yo when you're young you SHOULD do fun and crazy stuff, because as you get older you have more responsibility and want to get married have a family and all that. If this isn't fun for you, that's fine, but don't act condescending. What's wrong with having a hook up once in awhile? You act like they're saying to do it everyday. all these things are meant to be done once before 25, not all the time. What's wrong with treating yourself to a brand name if you feel like you deserve it and you're frugal the rest of the time? It says learn how to manage your money, way to ignore it. Even if you live long it doesn't mean you've lived a full life.

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    Mon, 30th Apr 201212:35 pm 

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  39. Abby says:
    Mon, 30th Apr 20126:07 pm 

    Read Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace.

  40. Abby says:
    Mon, 30th Apr 20126:09 pm 

    Know Beethoven's 9th symphony.

  41. dani says:
    Wed, 2nd May 20122:12 pm 

    I turn 25 in a month but I’ve done 23 out of 25. Not to talk down on one night stands but I don’t see me and my gorgeous boyfriend breaking up in the next month. I Also don’t think I have time to move out of country.. so I’m OK with 23

  42. princesslollie says:
    Sat, 19th May 20124:40 pm 

    ill be 26 in a few months and granted i did some of those..most of them require money n travel which i wont be able to do til im 50 if im lucky..and theres is no way i will ever smoke anyhting..no drugs or cigs 4 this gal..i can young n mature and still have fun!

  43. princesslollie says:
    Sat, 19th May 20124:42 pm 

    i aggree with u so feel bad…i can be young, have fun and still be mature and wellbehaved…

  44. Ourway says:
    Tue, 22nd May 201212:10 am 

    24, have only been with my high school sweetheart going on 8 yrs and proud of it, never tried a cigarette or drug and will be proud to tell my kids that they never have to try it either, always stuck up for the kids who were picked on, took my parents out to dinner as soon as I started working at 16, managed my money since i began working. The other stuff is not as bad but these things I just dont understand. Is this how the new generation views life? One night stands and illegal drugs? Learn to be responsible before 25 please. Life is not about doing dumb things because you are young and you think its ok, its about doing what is right, helping those who need help, and looking back later and feeling proud of what you accomplished.

  45. Selene says:
    Tue, 22nd May 201212:14 am 

    This is crazy! The first thing on the list is a one night stand? Yeah, go ahead and be immoral, have a crazy one night stand (and make it one that comes with a free HIV), so you hopefully don't get to turn 25 at all, because you're dead or at least, almost dead, before you reach that age. Great advice.

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