The Bulldog Challenge


The Bulldog Challenge

Beyond research, classes, and generally enjoying New Haven lies the Bulldog Challenge. These are 50 things we think you should do before graduation. We’re still working out exactly where this distinguished achievement goes on our CVs, and when we figure it out, we’ll be sure to let you know!

  • See a play at the Yale Rep
  • Visit the Yale University Art Gallery
  • Volunteer at a New Haven non-profit
  • Attend a McDougal-sponsored event
  • Check out the brains at the Cushing Center
  • Go to the Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium
  • Try the famous New Haven pizza places and pick your favorite
  • Have lunch at the food carts
  • Attend a concert at Toad’s
  • Pet Handsome Dan
  • Watch a tennis match at the Connecticut Open
  • Try the Caseus food truck Grilled Cheese Sandwich Challenge
  • Enjoy a night out at GPSCY
  • Attend a Harvard-Yale football game
  • Share a Mory’s Cup with friends
  • Get free ice cream at the Chaplain’s Office
  • Attend Spring Fling
  • Have breakfast at The Pantry (cash only!)
  • Dine with a student from another discipline
  • Visit the Yale Peabody Museum
  • Watch a Yale Hockey game at the Whale
  • Attend a concert at the College Street Music Hall
  • Explore the Marsh Botanical Gardens
  • Watch the sunset from inside the Beinecke Library
  • Check out the Cherry Blossom Festival in Wooster Square
  • Hike up East Rock
  • Spend a day at the Yale Outdoor Center
  • Sled down Divinity Hill in the snow
  • Go on a tour of Grove Street Cemetery
  • Check out a show at the Yale Cabaret
  • Shake hands with President Salovey
  • Put on your best and attend the Winter Ball
  • Grab a coffee at the Bluedog Café
  • Watch the Fourth of July fireworks in East Rock Park
  • Go to at least one lecture on a topic you know nothing about
  • Take your mentor out to coffee with Common Grounds
  • Check out a midnight movie at Criterion Cinemas
  • Grab a post-midnight bite at Mamoun’s
  • Attend the International Festival of Arts and Ideas
  • Visit all twelve residential colleges
  • Try a square donut at Orangeside on Temple
  • Check out the CitySeed Farmers’ Market in Wooster Square
  • Go to the Yale Symphony Orchestra Halloween concert
  • Have a hamburger at Louis’ Lunch: don’t ask for condiments!
  • Visit the Yale Center for British Art
  • Vote in a GSA election
  • Attend an Edgerton Park Summer Shakespeare performance
  • Visit the Yale Collection of Musical instruments
  • Survive one week on free food
  • Attend a GSA meeting!