How to Have Fun - On a College Student's Budget

All work and no play makes Jack (or Jill!) a veryHowever, you can find some of these games
dull boy. Even the most conscientious of studentseven cheaper, at places you may not have
needs to cut back on the studying and haveconsidered before. Have a bowling alley near
some fun every once in awhile. But for mostcampus? (I'll bet there are at least 3!) Bowling
college students, money is a major obstacle toalleys frequently have small game rooms that
cutting loose and having a night on the town.include air hockey tables, pool tables, and video
Once you've convinced yourself you've earned it -games. They don't want you to get bored while
maybe you just aced a tough Biology test, madeyou're waiting for a lane!
it into an elite intern program, or passed aWhat about the campus rec center? Chances are
semester you thought you'd actually fail - it's timethere's at least a ping pong table, and it's free!
to have some fun. Problem is, you're low onHotels sometimes have game rooms as well,
funds. Well, this has been the dilemma of funwhere the games may be free or less expensive
loving students ever since college (and shy highthan normal. Even if you're not staying there, you
tuition) was invented.can probably use the facilities. (Just look like you
Never fear, there is fun to be had out there thatknow where you're going and you'll be good!)
is cheap and may even be free! The mostAre you a member of a church? Feel like joining
obvious of choices may be a local arcade oror at least attending one? Churches that are near
game room. You can blow off some steam in oneor on campus often have pretty good young
of these musty havens with only a few bucks.adult programs. They want to appeal to your
There are any number of fighting, shooting,interests, and will probably have a rec room that
punching, racing, and flying simulators to play, onlyincludes an air hockey or pool table. Classic video
for a bit of coin to start.games may even be present - who can go
You can even hit those places that offer dinnerwrong with Ms. Pac Man or Space Invaders?
and then some fun adult Chuckie Cheese-styleNo matter where you find your fun, know that
entertainment. Skeeball, foosball, interactiveit's out there to be had. You can play lots of
simulation games, dancing games and even to olddifferent types of games for very little money,
standbys - pool and air hockey tables are availableor even for free if you know where to look. So
for your enjoyment. For just a bit of cash -get out there, let your hair down and close that
maybe $10 or $20 bucks - you can while awaycalculus book for a bit. You deserve it!
an hour or so in the world of adult pretending.