| So, you're done with classes for the week and have | | | | can keep you quite busy. Bring a book of astronomy |
| spent the entire day studying for European History. It's | | | | so you can pick out all the constellations. Or just see |
| Saturday and you need something to do. The only | | | | which cartoon characters you can make out. |
| problem is that you only have a few bucks in your | | | | 6) Go to the library. No, not to study. Maybe find a |
| wallet, since you have to pay your student loan bill on | | | | good 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 board | | | | any cash. |
| games. Show off your chess skills. Learn the in-depth | | | | 7) Swap old books or magazines with friends. Grisham |
| strategies of Monopoly. Play poker for quarters. Or | | | | for 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 of | | | | for the holiday season or a friend's birthday. |
| these provide college students with discounts or free | | | | 9) Lift weights or go for a run. Many colleges have an |
| admission. Take in some culture by yourself or with a | | | | extensive 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 can | | | | kids! |
| make it to a local bar or venue, you can hear some | | | | 11) Invite some musical friends over (guitarists or |
| great music at a fraction of a Rolling Stone ticket. Or | | | | singers) for an impromptu dorm performance. Offer |
| even see if any tickets are available for your local | | | | some Moonwalking lessons in exchange for power |
| sports team (the worse they are, the cheaper the | | | | chord 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 sights | | | | some fun while you're there. And doing so without |
| and culture. You may discover a small shop or | | | | spending serious cash makes it that much more |
| little-known attraction that you're just seeing for the | | | | enjoyable. 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, this | | | | yourself, and come up with some of your own ideas! |