Regional meetings are wonderful places for students to finally meet with practicing PAs who have been there and done that, and perhaps have a taste for what life is like after school. Every student who enters PA school dreams about working at some particular place, doing something that will hopefully change and improve a patient’s life for the better. But once school begins, students become more focused on class, reading assignments, exams—and sleep, if they plan well. Having the opportunity to drive a carload of their classmates and head to a regional meeting is a chance for them to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Finally, a place filled with graduates who are happy to see one another, learn the newest trends in medicine, and share experiences. Each regional meeting has a host chapter that is willing to fund and produce an enticing agenda for PAs in its geographic region. The Student Academy of the American Academy (SAAAPA) has been fortunate to have five students, appointed as regional committee chairs (RCC) by the Student Academy Board of Directors (SBOD) each year at annual conference, participate in the planning of each meeting by organizing the student track with members of the host chapter planning committee. There is an RCC for each of the five regions: West, North Central, South Central, Southeast, and Northeast. In addition, there are five student diversity committee chairs (SDCC), appointed by the SBOD at annual conference, who help plan the diversity session for the student track in each region. Each regional meeting offers an individualized conference track or workshop options designed for the PA student. The sessions that have been consistently popular are those that pertain to boards, resume writing, negotiating contracts, health care issues, and preparing for clinical rotations. The student sessions are generally held on Saturday, in conjunction with the graduate meeting. This is also an opportunity for students to learn about PA legislation in each state, and network with PAs who might help them find a job after graduation. The Regional Medical Challenge Bowl is always a highlight of the trip. This popular medical quiz contest is a place for students to show their school spirit and meet other PA students. Each school that has a registered student society and has met the other requirements can participate in the competition by entering a three-person team. The winning team earns some great gifts and is automatically placed in the second round of the SAAAPA National Medical Challenge Bowl at the annual conference.