| So, you're done with classes for the week and | | | | constellations. Or just see which cartoon |
| have spent the entire day studying for | | | | characters you can make out. |
| European History. It's Saturday and you need | | | | |
| something to do. The only problem is that you | | | | 6) Go to the library. No, not to study. Maybe |
| only have a few bucks in your wallet, since | | | | find a good book in the fiction section. Or |
| you have to pay your student loan bill on | | | | check out the array of DVD (or VHS) rentals. |
| Monday. Take a look at these ideas for | | | | Enjoy Borat by yourself or with a group of |
| inexpensive, yet fun stuff to do: | | | | friends without unloading any cash. |
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| 1) Get some friends together for cards or | | | | 7) Swap old books or magazines with friends. |
| board games. Show off your chess skills. | | | | Grisham for Grafton. Cosmo for Self. The list |
| Learn the in-depth strategies of Monopoly. | | | | is endless. |
| Play poker for quarters. Or even watch the | | | | |
| "Game Show Network"! | | | | 8) Go to the mall (without your wallet). |
| | | | Window shop for the holiday season or a |
| 2) Check out local museums and attractions. | | | | friend's birthday. |
| Many of these provide college students with | | | | |
| discounts or free admission. Take in some | | | | 9) Lift weights or go for a run. Many |
| culture by yourself or with a friend. | | | | colleges have an extensive array of cardio |
| | | | and weight lifting equipment. |
| 3) Local concerts and sporting events. If you | | | | |
| can make it to a local bar or venue, you can | | | | 10) Go bowling or roller skating. No, they're |
| hear some great music at a fraction of a | | | | not just for kids! |
| Rolling Stone ticket. Or even see if any | | | | |
| tickets are available for your local sports | | | | 11) Invite some musical friends over |
| team (the worse they are, the cheaper the | | | | (guitarists or singers) for an impromptu dorm |
| ticket!) Additionally, you can try for a | | | | performance. Offer some Moonwalking lessons |
| comedy show, improv troupe, or on-campus | | | | in exchange for power chord tips! |
| theater. | | | | |
| | | | As exciting as it is to figure out how you |
| 4) Take a walk around town. Soak in the local | | | | are going to pay for your college education, |
| sights and culture. You may discover a small | | | | you might as well have some fun while you're |
| shop or little-known attraction that you're | | | | there. And doing so without spending serious |
| just seeing for the first time. | | | | cash makes it that much more enjoyable. |
| | | | Particularly, if you have friends in a |
| 5) Spend the night star-gazing. On a clear | | | | similar financial situation. So go through |
| night, this can keep you quite busy. Bring a | | | | the above list, enjoy yourself, and come up |
| book of astronomy so you can pick out all the | | | | with some of your own ideas! |