9 Quirkiest Traditions at US Colleges You Won't Believe Exist
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These traditions range from the bizarre to the hilarious, and are a testament to the unique campus cultures at these colleges
The Naked Quad Run at Tufts University: Students strip down to their birthday suits and sprint through the campus quad before final exams.
The Primal Scream at Harvard University: On the night before final exams begin, students gather to release stress by collectively screaming at the top of their lungs.
The Mifflin Street Block Party at the University of Wisconsin-Madison: An annual street party where students come together to celebrate the end of the academic year with music, food, and festivities.
The Great Pumpkin Drop at Purdue University: Engineering students drop pumpkins from tall heights to test their homemade contraptions designed to protect them.
The Undie Run at University of California, Santa Cruz: Students race through campus wearing only their underwear to promote body positivity and celebrate the end of the quarter.
The Waffle House Crawl at Georgia Tech: Students embark on a late-night adventure, visiting multiple Waffle House locations in one night.
The Giant Snowball Fight at Dartmouth College: After the first significant snowfall, students engage in a massive snowball fight on the college green.
The Prade Day at Reed College: Students participate in a parade showcasing their unique and often humorous self-designed floats.
The Fountain Swim at Washington University in St. Louis: Seniors jump into the campus fountain after their last final exam to symbolize their completion of undergraduate studies.