Summer in New York City can be unbearable.

Heat radiates off the concrete, making the city feel like it's a solid 20 degrees hotter than nearby suburbs, the overcrowded streets are a sweat-fest, and the subway platforms turn into inadvertent saunas.

So during the dog days of summer, New Yorkers look for any excuse to escape the city.

The Hamptons is a favorite weekend getaway, but a weekend in the Hamptons can feel suspiciously similar to a weekend in New York City (albeit on the beach), as the entire in-crowd shuffles between the city and the island.

But there are places where you can actually get away from the crowds, the scene, and the hustle and bustle. Find yourself in a truly laid-back state-of-mind at any one of these three weekend retreats from New York City.

The Catskills

The Catskills epitomize laid-back retreat.

There are no sceney lounges nor swanky hotels here.

There are, however, farmer's markets serving fresh-off-the-farm produce, quaint small towns, and breathtaking natural scenery--the rolling mountains here inspired James Fenimore Cooper and his famous historical novel, The Last of the Mohicans.

Distance from New York City: Woodstock is just over 100 miles from the city.

Where to Stay in the Catskills

The Emerson Resort & Spais one of the few large luxury properties in the area; it's got a great spa (try their Emerson Signature Massage at $105 for a 50-minute massage, which uses Warm herbal infused oils).

For a more offbeat experience, book a cabin, suite, or trailer at Kate's Lazy Meadow, owned by Kate Pierson of the B-52s. She tried to create her own version of "Love Shack" right here in the Catskills; the eclectic accommodations are retro chic with bright furnishings and kitschy decor.

Where to Eat in the Catskills

The charming town of Phoenicia is home to Brio's Restaurant & Pizzeria, which serves delicious pizza baked in a wood-fired oven plus an array of fresh salads, sandwiches, and more.

For breakfast, head to Sweet Sues, just down the street from Brio's, for hearty portions of mouthwatering pancakes, waffles, omelets, and fresh-out-of-the-oven baked goods.

Woodstock is a vegan's dream: try the Garden Cafe on The Greenfor creative vegan cuisine.

For dinner, try to score a reservation at Peekamoosein Big Indian. The owners here have a serious pedigree (they've served stints at some of New York's best restaurants, including Le Bernardin, Gramercy Tavern, and Atlantic Grill), and chose to open up this homey yet refined restaurant in a restored farmhouse closer to the source of their produce. Try their slow braised beef short ribs--they are melt-in-your-mouth amazing.

The festivities at Monterrey Car Week in California are in full swing, and Cadillac is getting in on the action with the reveal of a brand new concept car.

It's called the Elmiraj.

The name is not good. The car is very, very good.

The four-seat, rear-wheel drive grand coupe is both an homage to the 1967 Eldorado and a hint at the kind of design Cadillac has planned for years to come.

GM's luxury brand has been on a roll in the past few years, and is well on its way to earning back its once-superb reputation.

If the Elmiraj is any indication, Cadillac's resurgence is far from over.

Here's the Ciel, the concept car Cadillac rolled out in 2011. The grand-touring car was reminiscent of the big Cadillacs of old, and apparently inspired by the 'natural beauty of the California coast.'

The new concept car is inspired by El Mirage Lake, in the California desert. The dry lake bed is used for high speed time trials.

The Elmiraj is made for 'projecting design forward,' not just teasing the future of a single model.

A movie with a political message? Obviously not unheard of — film is one of the most common ways to make an ideological statement.

Takes Matt Damon's latest, "Elysium." Damon and director Neill Blomkamp insist there's no agenda, but it's been called a "transparently lefty" tale of the haves and have-nots, advocating for immigration reform and universal health care. 

John Osborne's "Miss Liberty's Guide to Film and Video: Movies For The Libertarian Millennium" compiles over 250 movies that spotlight libertarian ideology, from anti-war films to dystopian portrayals of totalitarian governments to feel-good flicks about being yourself.

We picked our favorites from Osborne's list and added some of our own for the 19 movies that best combine politics and cinema. They'll make you think and might incite some small-government enthusiasm. Get popcorn and prepare to embrace your personal liberty, for better or worse. 

Also check out Osborne's full book here.

Ratings are courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes.

"A Bug's Life" (1998)

Rating: 92% Fresh

Why It's Awesome: Gorgeous Pixar animation gives life to Flik, an entrepreneurial ant looking to liberate his colony from oppressive ant overlords. It's a kid's movie but the dialogue is great and the the traveling bug circus makes a great ensemble cast. 

Why It's Libertarian: Flik is the consummate innovator, always searching for an invention to improve the monotonous feudal lifestyle of his colony and help them break free from the greed and oppression of the grasshoppers. 

"Apocalypse Now" (1979)

Rating: 99% Fresh

Why It's Awesome: One of the most high-intensity war movies of all time, "Apocalypse Now" is a cinematically stunning Vietnam War tale heavy on the gunfire and violence. It's not for the squeamish. 

Why It's Libertarian: War comes with certain horrifying truths, and in "Apocalypse Now" they come in the form of Colonel Kurtz (Marlon Brando), deemed an insane enemy of the state who's abandoned the American army and commands his own forces in Cambodia. The true enemy here is war promulgated by imperialist states masquerading as moral crusaders. 

"Jurassic Park" (1993)

Rating: 92% Fresh 

Why It's Awesome: Dinosaurs walk among us in a magical theme park we all kind of wish were real. 

Why It's Libertarian: Man thinks they've got the dinosaurs completely under control but "nature finds a way" to let the impressively intelligent prehistoric beasts act in their own self-interest to reproduce and run wild. 

After winning his first major, Jason Dufner is the newest sensation in golf.

Part of the attraction for sports fans is Dufner comes off as a guy they can relate to—he's the guy that weekend golfers want to be.

Dufner is a beer drinking athlete with a little extra weight who just enjoys what he is doing even if he's a little shy to the attention.

Oh yeah, there's also his wife Amanda. Together, they are golf's newest sweetheart couple.

Dufner became an internet sensation when Keegan Bradley posted the original Dufnering picture on Twitter

Haha I don't know what to say. This is the best picture ever. #duffdaddypic.twitter.com/PEcFuNP0UH

— Keegan Bradley (@Keegan_Bradley) March 28, 2013

Rather than shy away from the phenomenon, he has embraced Dufnering

A little #dufnering with my new @NTrecovery pants as I watch some NCAA hoops. This Duke vs Mich St going to be good pic.twitter.com/cORJe1DfFy

— Jason Dufner (@JasonDufner) March 30, 2013

And after winning his first major he created another internet storm when he patted Amanda on the rear on national television

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the GLA, a compact SUV that will compete with cars like the Audi Q3 and BMW X1.

After showing off a flashy concept version of the ride at the Shanghai Motor Show in April, Mercedes will officially debut the GLA at the Frankfurt Auto Show next month.

It hasn't released pricing yet, but it did reveal some impressive figures, including a 0 to 62 mph time of 7.1 seconds and a remarkable 54 miles per gallon on the most efficient, diesel-powered version.

The German automaker says the little SUV will be capable in moderate off-road conditions, but be especially practical for "day-to-day urban lifestyle" driving.

And of course, it's filled with the little luxury features and trims that set Mercedes-Benz cars apart from the rest of the pack.

Here's the GLA concept car Mercedes showed off at the Shanghai Motor Show in April.

Mercedes-Benz bills the GLA as a compact SUV that's both capable off-road and practical for everyday driving.

Perhaps to emphasize the tiny quality of the GLA, Mercedes gives its dimensions in millimeters: 4,417 long by 1,804 wide by 1,494 high. In feet, that's a compact 14.5 by 5.9 by 4.9.

Celebrities tend to stick to their own kind.

With all that VIP partying and hobnobbing, it's no surprise that some stars have managed to influence others in very major ways.

Wondering who has inspired who? We've got answers—some of them surprising!

Miley Cyrus: "Wedding Bells"

Soon after Miley Cyrus announced her engagement to Liam Hemsworth in the summer of 2012, the Jonas Brothers unveiled a new song in concert: "Wedding Bells." The song, written by Cyrus' ex Nick Jonas, includes the line, "don't wanna hear the wedding bells prove / That we can't try / One last time." Miley later admitted she knew it was written about her.

Jennifer Aniston: "Shadow Days"

Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer only made it through one awards season together, but the relationship left its mark. A source (probably Mayer's publicist) told UsWeekly the song "Shadow Days" was a "farewell" to Jen: "It really took him a long time to get over her. He really loved her a lot."

John Mayer: "Dear John"

Taylor Swift never confirmed that her song "Dear John" (which included the line "Don't you think I was too young / To be messed with?") was written about her rumored fling John Mayer, but he certainly thought it was. In 2012, he told Rolling Stone the song "humiliated" him, adding, "I will say as a songwriter that I think it's kind of cheap songwriting."

Don't look now, but the NFL regular season is just three weeks away as teams are preparing to battle for the right to play in the first-ever New York Super Bowl.

Behind the scenes and on the field, there are 25 people that wield the most power in this $9.5 billion business.

There are quarterbacks, coaches, owners, and executives, both inside and outside of the NFL. But the one thing they all have in common is power, in one form or another.

These are the people that make the NFL great.

25. Chip Kelly

Philadelphia Eagles coach

Age: 49

Will Chip Kelly's high-powered Oregon offense translate to the NFL? The jury is still out on that.

But one thing is for sure, everybody is watching and if there is any sustained success, other teams will do what NFL teams do best, copycat. As a result, whether Kelly's offense works or not, his power in the NFL will be short-lived. He will either fail, or other teams will catch up in two to three years.

24. Jerry Richardson

Carolina Panthers owner

Age: 77

North Carolina has long been a hotbed for college basketball. But Richardson, a former running back and flanker for the Colts proved that a pro-football team can work there too. Richardson has also represented the owners during labor negotiations with the players. The biggest concern is the future of the franchise. Richardson does not want the team to remain in his family after he dies.

23. Mark Lazarus

Chairman, NBC Sports Group

Age: 50

The NFL is not Mark Lazarus' only responsibility, but "Sunday Night Football" is the NFL's biggest product outside of the Super Bowl and NBC also broadcasts the Super Bowl once every three years. With flex scheduling, NBC has a huge impact on the NFL schedule late in the season, often determining which games will be seen by millions in prime time.

Despite Instagram releasing a video feature that offers similar functionality, Twitter's video sharing app Vine is still going strong.

Part of that has to do with Vine's appeal to creative types who like to make art within the app's limitations.

Just as the limited space of a haiku results in great poetry, having less than seven seconds of video forces artists to squeeze the most out of that time.

With voice overs, stealthy cuts, and twist endings, the best user make great work that you can watch in less time than it took to read this sentence.

Here, we've rounded up the funniest examples by the Vine users most people still haven't discovered.

John J. Fox easily made the best dancing bird video, ever.

See more of John J Fox's vines here.

Here, Tim Siedell manages to summarize "Mad Men" in seven seconds.

See more of Tim Siedell's vines here.

Eric Dunn's vines are all hilarious satirical takes on stereotypes and the habits of 20-somethings. Here's his vine on selfies.

See more of Eric Dunn's vines here.

I was 18 the first time I ventured outside of the U.S. on my own. 

I only needed eight weeks' worth of clothing, but I packed two huge suitcases, a carry-on bag, an extra backpack and at least half a dozen handbags. 

When I landed in the dead of winter in Salta, Argentina carting 100 lbs of summer dresses behind me, it was a wake-up call I've never forgotten. 

I've been learning to travel the hard way ever since – and tripping myself up plenty of times along the way.

I let a local talk me into a $500 bike rental.

I had the chance to check out a public bike share in Montreal for the first time last year.  But since I couldn't read the instructions in French, I asked a local to explain the process.

It was free for the first 45 minutes, he said, and I would be charged a couple of extra bucks every hour after that. 

Unfortunately for me, he forgot to mention the $250 security deposit the company applied to my credit card for each bike. I rented two.

Good thing I had used a credit card and not my debit card, because it took well over a week for the temporary charge to disappear. 

I forgot to tell my bank about a D.C. road trip.

After President Obama was elected in 2008, I hatched a plan for the ultimate 48-hour road trip — from Athens, Ga. to D.C. for his Inaugural address.

I just forgot to tell my bank about it. 

Apparently, swiping my debit card at a slew of gas stations up and down the East coast in such a short period of time spelled "FRAUD" to them. They froze my account and I wound up stranded at a North Carolina pit stop until I could get a representative on the phone to correct the mistake.

If I had been overseas, it would have been an even bigger nightmare. 

I lost some serious haggling potential by not learning the native tongue.

Although I can count the number of Portuguese words I know on two hands, I hoped my decent Spanish skills would help me get by on a recent trip to Brazil. 

I was dead wrong. I could read signs well enough, but anything spoken sounded like pure gibberish.

Learning the language would have made haggling so much easier — especially when ordering at restaurants. 

Before they were the masters of the universe, many of the biggest names in finance worked jobs outside of Wall Street. 

We're talking about things from bagging walnuts to selling peanuts to delivering newspapers and attending parking lots. 

Some of these jobs were things they did as kids to earn some extra spending money, while others were to pay for college or make an actual living.

We've compiled a list of thirteen big Wall Street names and detailed some of their earliest gigs. 

Steve Cohen worked in the produce section of a grocery store.

First Job: Steve Cohen was a "fruit boy" at Bohack supermarket where he made $1.85 an hour. He quit that job because he was making more at the poker table.  

Wall Street Career: Cohen is the founder of $14 billion Stamford, Connecticut-based SAC Capital Advisors. Forbes estimates that he has a net worth of $9.3 billion.

Source: Vanity Fair

Phil Falcone was a professional hockey player.

First Job: After graduating from Harvard, Falcone played hockey professionally for a year in Sweden. He was injured and went to work on Wall Street.

Wall Street Career: Falcone began his career on the Street at Kidder Peabody in junk bonds. He's the founder of hedge fund Harbinger Capital. 

Last summer, he was charged with securities fraud by the SEC. He recently agreed to a settlement of a two-year ban as an adviser and to pay an $18 million penalty.

He has an estimated net-worth of $1.2 billion.

Source: Vanity Fair

David Tepper paid his college tuition by working at a library.

First Job: Tepper took a job at the University of Pittsburgh's fine arts library to help pay for school.

He told Bloomberg TV's Stephanie Ruhle that he tried to get a job at McDonald's in high school. 

"As a matter of fact ... I tried to get a job at McDonald's. I couldn't get a job. They would not hire me. It was a problem to get a hairnet over the afro," he said.

Wall Street Career: Tepper runs $12 billion distressed debt hedge fund Appaloosa Management. He has one of the best long-term track records and was the highest-paid hedge fund manager last year.  

An extremely rare Ferrari sold at auction Saturday night for a record price of $27.5 million (including commission), LA Times reports.

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While the sale of this car was one of many at auction that evening, the 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4*S N.A.R.T. Spyder — one of only 10 ever made — was the highlight of the event. Its original owner was Eddie Smith Sr., who took delivery of it in North Carolina in 1968.

The Times has more:

"This is a bittersweet moment for us," owner Eddie Smith Jr. told a packed crowd before the bidding started. "Ferraris came and went, but this one never went, thank God. We enjoyed it as a family for 45 years."

He had advice for its new owners: "Drive it, love it, enjoy it, and more importantly share it with others so they can see it."

The winning bid came from Lawrence Stroll, a Canadian fashion entrepreneur, according to Bloomberg.

The successful sale doesn't mean the Smith family will be hoarding their newfound millions. They'll be donating every dollar earned to charity.

The N.A.R.T. Spyder — or North American Racing Team — is incredibly rare.

Only 10 were ever made, but the price in 1968 was around $15,000.

Source: Bloomberg.

The car was seen in the 1968 film "The Thomas Crown Affair" starring Steve McQueen.

Source: LA Times

This week, fraternity rush is beginning at college campuses across the country.  

The reasons people join these groups might vary. Most people probably want to make more friends and have a full social calendar, while others might want to form connections with past and current brothers that could be useful in later life.

We combed through a bunch of fraternities notable members lists to find big Wall Street names, both past and present, who were brothers.  

We've included a round up of frats that have produced some of the biggest, and in a couple cases some of the most infamous, names on the Street. 

If you know of any that we're missing, feel free to send an email to jlaroche@businessinsider.com. 

Zeta Beta Tau (ZBT)

Notable Wall Street members: SAC Capital's Steve Cohen (UPenn), former chairman of Bear Stearns Alan "Ace" Greenberg, Cantor Fitzgerald vice chairman Stuart Fraser (University of Missouri)

Founded: December 29, 1898 (114 years) City College of New York

Nickname: "ZBT" or "Zebe"

Mission Statement:"The mission of Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity (ZBT) is to foster and develop in its membership the tenets of its Credo: Intellectual Awareness, Social Responsibility, Integrity and Brotherly Love, in order to prepare its members for positions of leadership and service within their communities.

"Mindful of its founding in 1898 as the Nation's first Jewish Fraternity, ZBT will preserve and cultivate its relationships within the Jewish community. Since 1954, ZBT has been committed to its policy of non-sectarian Brotherhood, and values the diversity of its membership. ZBT will recruit and initiate men of good character, regardless of religion, race or creed who are accepting of these principles."

Size: Over 140,000 initiated 

Source: ZBT

Phi Kappa Psi (ΦΚΨ)

Famous Wall Street members: Michael Bloomberg (Founder of Bloomberg LP), Bill Gross (Founder of Pimco), Orra Monnette (Founder of Bank of America)

Founded: February 19, 1852 (161 years ago) Jefferson College

Nickname(s): Phi Psi

Motto: Conjugati Amicitia,Vindicate Honore,Et Ducti Vero,Vivimus et Vigemus. United by friendship,sustained by honor,and led by truth,We live and we flourish.

Alpha Tau Omega (ΑΤΩ)

Famous Wall Street members: Lehman Brothers ex-CEO Dick Fuld (University of Colorado at Boulder)

Founded: September 11, 1865 (147 years ago) Virginia Military Institute

Nickname(s): "ATO" or "Taus"

Mission Statement:"To bind men together in a brotherhood based upon eternal and immutable principles, with a bond as strong as right itself and as lasting as humanity; to know no North, no South, no East, no West, but to know man as man, to teach that true men the world over should stand together and contend for supremacy of good over evil; to teach, not politics, but morals; to foster, not partisanship, but the recognition of true merit wherever found; to have no narrower limits within which to work together for the elevation of man than the outlines of the world: these were the thoughts and hopes uppermost in the minds of the founders of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity."

Source: ATO

The Azzam is officially the largest motor yacht in the world by a full 57 feet.

The luxury boat was launched on April 5th and is longer than some cruise ships at a staggering 590 feet, knocking Roman Abramovich's Eclipse down to second largest yacht in the world.

According to CNBC, it's owned by Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nayan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Emir of Abu Dhabi, and cost as much as $600 million to build.

The ship is extraordinarily swift for its size. With over 94,000 horsepower, it's able to travel at more than 30 knots, or nearly 35 miles per hour.

The Azzam was built by Lürssen Yachts over the course of four years, with exterior design by Nauta Yachts and interior design by renowned French designer Christophe Leoni. 

The ship is rumored to have up to 50 suites and a 95-foot salon, among other lavish features. Photos of the yacht's interior have yet to be released, but it's not hard to imagine the luxury that must abound inside. 

"She truly represents another milestone in not only our history, but yachting history as well," said Peter Lürssen, the managing partner of Lürssen Yachts.

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David Epstein's new book "The Sports Gene" made headlines last week because it contains a chapter that challenges Malcolm Gladwell's 10,000-hour rule.

But the book goes way beyond that, and has an incredible number of tidbits about everything from lung size in Kenyan runners to superhuman eye sight among MLB players.

It's a fantastic read about just how meaningful of a role gene play in determining who becomes a world-class athlete.

We picked out our 16 favorite nuggets from the dozens in the book.

1. Slow kids cannot become fast adults, no matter how hard they practice

Speed is partially determined by the proportion of slow- and fast-twitch muscle fibers in the body. 

Fast-twitch muscles give you more speed while slow-twitch muscles give you more endurance.

It's possible to train fast-twitch muscles to have more endurance, but you can't get slow-twitch muscles to act like fast-twitch muscles.

Therefore slow people cannot become fast.

Source: The Sports Gene

2. Redheads have a higher tolerance for certain types of pain. The same gene mutation is responsible for both phenomena

Source: The Sports Gene

3. Eye sight is more important than reaction time when it comes to hitting a fastball

The human eye can't physically track an MLB fastball in the hitting zone and tell the muscles where to move.

Instead our brains recognize the ball as it leaves the pitcher's hand and predicts where the ball will go based on visual information. Eye sight is the most important genetic aspect of hitting, and 58% of MLB players have "superior" depth perception compared to 18% of nonathletes.

Albert Pujols is only in the 66th percentile of reaction time compared to college students.

Source: The Sports Gene

When Larry Ellison won the America's Cup in 2010 and chose San Francisco to host this year's race, he predicted the event would bring more than $1 billion to the city. 

That prediction looks to have been wildly optimistic.

This year's race has only four teams able to compete against Ellison's expensive new boats. Along with lawsuits, crashes, cheating, disgruntled sponsors and the death of a well respected sailor — the crowds are not arriving as hoped.

The city may actually be forced to pay more $20 million for additional security and beefed up infrastructure, and anti-Cup protesters don't feel they should pay for something so few people enjoy.

None of that changes the fact these boats are changing the way people travel across the water, and technology like this is what Silicon Valley is famous for.

Regardless of the choppy controversy surrounding Team Oracle and the America's Cup this year we wanted to get up-close and personal, and that's exactly what we did when we spent a day with Ellison's sailing team watching how they operate their incredible boats.

Everyone on Larry Ellison's 2013 America's Cup crew must pass the their boss' 2010 trophy-winning USA 17 boat to get into the building.

Even crew workouts are performed beneath the sail from the boat outside. The focus here is on winning September's upcoming race and little else.

Designed specifically for this year's race, two new America's Cup 72 (AC72) boats sit on their carriages farther back into the 1,000-foot-long warehouse.

Over the weekend, some of the most impressive and beautiful classic cars in the world headed to Monterey, California for the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, held on the 18th fairway of the famous golf course.

The annual contest is designed to highlight and reward the best preserved or restored, most historically valuable vehicles. Every competing car must be driveable. This year, 248 vehicles vied for first place.

But to win its class, let alone Best of Show, a car must above all be elegant, which the Concours calls a "matter of the eye and the heart."

The classic car show is a magnet for brands like Aston Martin, which celebrated its 100th birthday with the US debut of its CC100 Speedster Concept (right).

Lincoln chose Pebble Beach to introduce new 'Black Label' premium versions of its current models.

[Source: Autoblog]

There's no set dress code, and the Concours website says 'styles range from dressy to resort casual.'

There's been a lot of internet chatter over the past day about "dad jeans" thanks to this story in The New York Times. 

The claim? The ubiquitous middle-aged man staple has somehow funneled down to the #menswear masses. We're here to say: It hasn't.

It's not that dad jeans aren't out there--spend anytime outside of a metropolitan area and they're pretty much standard issue--you just shouldn't expect them to show up in Tommy Ton's lens anytime soon.

And the pair the Times suggest Ton has shot (here) couldn't be further from actual dad jeans. They're just light blue skinny jeans as any guy who's bought a pair in the last decade could tell you. The kind of denim the Times is calling "dad jeans" is basically heavily-washed and faded. True, most guys haven't even seen or worn them since the man above was on Must See TV, but dad jeans they are not.

So what are dad jeans, precisely? They're higher than the highest high rise you've encountered.

You buy them at places like Costco. They're essentially sweatpants in denim form. And more importantly, you shouldn't wear them. Ever.

The jeans that the Times are pointing out are trending? They're light washed jeans with slim cuts that skim your leg, as opposed to the skin hugging, dark, rough raw denim stuff that this new wave of jeans is a reaction to. They're more comfortable, yes. But unlike dad jeans, you won't feel like you're wearing Hammer pants.

Yeah, we get it, calling these "dad jeans" is a catchy and easy way to identify a trend--if not a little trolly--but come on Times, we know you guys are "on it" but don't go confusing the men of America into dressing like Seinfeld above. (What's next, square toe shoes?)

Should you guys rock some light denim? Certainly. Here's five we dig. Just don't call them "dad jeans," ok?

See what to wear instead >

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College is a time of exploration, both inside and outside of the classroom. However, most students only have four years of higher education — and it goes by quicker than you think. 

Here is our list of the things every student should do during his or her time in college. Some are easier to seek out than others, but we promise that each of these is an experience worth having. 

This bucket list will take students all around their schools, into the depths of the library, and even outside the boundaries of campus. While some of these involve alcohol, it's no secret that college eventually just becomes an excuse to find different ways and places to drink (and most of us can legally drink by senior year).

So, here is the list what you have to do during your time in college. Feel free to add your own suggestions in the comments below. 

Write an article for a campus publication.

Strip down and streak through campus, the library, a classroom, or — for the truly adventurous — a board of trustees meeting.

Take a trip off campus and explore your surrounding area.

Bugatti celebrated the world premiere of its Legend "Jean-Pierre Wimille" Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse vehicle in Pebble Beach, California last week.

The two-toned blue stunner was designed to pay tribute to the 1937 Bugatti 57G Tank, and is named after its LeMans-winning driver.

The car is part of Bugatti's exclusive six-part Legends edition series of the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse. Each model will be limited to just three vehicles.

This particular car has about 1,200 horsepower and can reach 253 miles per hour — with the top down.

Here you can see the new Wimille Legend (left), along with its predecessor, the 57G Tank, in Pebble Beach.

Jean-Pierre Wimille took home Bugatti's first victory in the 57G Tank at the famed Le Mans 24-hour race in 1937.

The "JP Wimille" is a powerful car; it hit a top speed of 253 miles per hour in April 2013.

Hedge fund manager Alphonse "Buddy" Fletcher, Jr., who was featured in the book "Stock Market Wizards," is selling his Connecticut "castle"for $8.85 million, Curbed reports. 

Fletcher purchased the 17-room Cornwall, Connecticut estate for $5.9 million, according to Vanity Fair article.

He's had some legal issues lately.

His namesake hedge fund firm, Fletcher Asset Management, is being sued by trustees of three Louisiana public pension plans over $145 million redemption requests, according to the Vanity Fair piece. What's more is his flagship fund filed for bankruptcy protection last summer. 

Fletcher has a history of lawsuits.

He sued his former employer Kidder Peabody for racial discrimination. That suit was dismissed, but he won $1.3 million in arbitration, the Vanity Fair report said. He also filed a racial discrimination suit against the board of Upper West Side co-op The Dakota. 

All that aside, his Connecticut home looks like something out of a fairy tale and we're going to take a tour. 

The Hidden Valley Estate was built in the 1920s. The home was designed by architect Edward Dean.

Source: Sotheby's 

The original owners, a doctor and a New York socialite, considered the home to be a chateau. Locals, however, called it a 'castle.'

Source: Sotheby's 

The home is secluded by a one-mile private drive.

Source: Sotheby's