Top 11 Tips for Cheap Entertainment in College

So, you're done with classes for the week and havecan keep you quite busy. Bring a book of astronomy
spent the entire day studying for European History. It'sso you can pick out all the constellations. Or just see
Saturday and you need something to do. The onlywhich cartoon characters you can make out.
problem is that you only have a few bucks in your6) Go to the library. No, not to study. Maybe find a
wallet, since you have to pay your student loan bill ongood book in the fiction section. Or check out the
Monday. Take a look at these ideas for inexpensive,array of DVD (or VHS) rentals. Enjoy Borat by
yet fun stuff to do:yourself or with a group of friends without unloading
1) Get some friends together for cards or boardany cash.
games. Show off your chess skills. Learn the in-depth7) Swap old books or magazines with friends. Grisham
strategies of Monopoly. Play poker for quarters. Orfor Grafton. Cosmo for Self. The list is endless.
even watch the "Game Show Network"!8) Go to the mall (without your wallet). Window shop
2) Check out local museums and attractions. Many offor the holiday season or a friend's birthday.
these provide college students with discounts or free9) Lift weights or go for a run. Many colleges have an
admission. Take in some culture by yourself or with aextensive array of cardio and weight lifting equipment.
friend.10) Go bowling or roller skating. No, they're not just for
3) Local concerts and sporting events. If you cankids!
make it to a local bar or venue, you can hear some11) Invite some musical friends over (guitarists or
great music at a fraction of a Rolling Stone ticket. Orsingers) for an impromptu dorm performance. Offer
even see if any tickets are available for your localsome Moonwalking lessons in exchange for power
sports team (the worse they are, the cheaper thechord tips!
ticket!) Additionally, you can try for a comedy show,As exciting as it is to figure out how you are going to
improv troupe, or on-campus theater.pay for your college education, you might as well have
4) Take a walk around town. Soak in the local sightssome fun while you're there. And doing so without
and culture. You may discover a small shop orspending serious cash makes it that much more
little-known attraction that you're just seeing for theenjoyable. Particularly, if you have friends in a similar
first time.financial situation. So go through the above list, enjoy
5) Spend the night star-gazing. On a clear night, thisyourself, and come up with some of your own ideas!