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5 Things to Do in College Besides Party

You can still have fun, I promise.

Sep 30, 2019

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It seems like college kids spend most of their time studying and partying. Between tailgates, frat parties, smoking, and all-you-can-drink nights, it seems like there is nothing to do besides sit at home or join the crowd. I love to have fun, but my idea of fun does not line up with the mainstream college culture's idea of fun. For those of you who like a cleaner experience, here are five things to do besides part in college.

1. Go to on-campus events

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While every college is different, most colleges do use our tuition to fund super fun traditions and events throughout the semester. At the University of South Florida, we have movie night every Wednesday, Bulls Nite Out every other Friday, Bull Market during the day, and a clean tailgate run by the student government. Check out what your campus has to offer through your school's website, student government, and campus activities board.

2. Go to the movies or bowling

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Local movie theaters and bowling alleys typically have deals for students of nearby colleges, including discounted tickets, food, games, and shows. Check with your local theaters and alleys to see if any deals are offered to you!

3. Attend sporting events for the sports (or join intramurals)

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Like I said earlier, student government often hosts a clean tailgate that has sodas and BBQ food at the football games. You can also attend football, baseball, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and tennis games just for the fun of the sport! You can also participate at a less-intense level through intramural sports.

4. Join clubs and organizations relating to your major or interests.

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Many colleges have hundreds of student organizations. From writer clubs to video game clubs to animal clubs to make-up clubs, there is a place for everyone. Check out markets and fairs that advertise the different student organizations on campus.

5. Take time to yourself

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Social interaction is important, but so is self-care. Take time for yourself to work out, swim, take a nap, read a book for fun, invest in your religion, invest in your appearance… whatever makes you happy!

As someone who doesn't like to party, I find comfort in these activities. I hope the same goes for you, my dear reader!

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4. When you need to see an advisor, but they are too busy/unresponsive.

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6. When you have a perfectly planned out schedule, and one class ruins it.

7. Carefully moving things around to accommodate a different class/section.

8. Waking up at 6:00 a.m. for your enrollment time.

9. Concocting a new schedule at your enrollment time after your original plan gets changed.

10. Getting into a class and filling the last available seat.

11. When all of your classes finally go through.

12. Realizing that you forgot a class that was a pre-requisite for everything else.

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