We are now officially in the month of October, or the month of Halloween if you're a dedicated fan like myself. This is the time where ghouls and ghosts rule the scene, and the easily frightened watch themselves around every corner. If you're looking to get into this hallowed holiday, here are five easy and affordable ways.

1. Pumpkin/ apple picking

Not only will it force you to leave your dorm room, (remember that promise you made to yourself January 1st to lose weight and exercise more?) it is a great way to enjoy the crisp fall air and get some yummy treats. Whether you go apple or pumpkin picking, you're guaranteed to have a great time and a memorable afternoon

2. Ready to Bake Halloween cookies

Everyone's favorite ready to bake cookies are back for the season! All you have to do is take them out of the package and place them on a baking sheet and then in the oven at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. They come in fun shapes such as bats, pumpkins, and ghost printed cookies.

3. Go to a haunted hayride

A deviation from the standard haunted house, a haunted hayride puts you out in the open where monsters can come right up and grab you! Some places will allow their actors to touch and pull at your legs, some will not. Either way, a trip through the woods will never be the same after the hayride is concluded, if you make it through.

4.Go to a corn maze

A perfect way to pay homage to the most important crop in American history, a corn maze is a perfect fall activity. It will bring you and your group closer together as you try and navigate your way out of the never-ending stalks of corn.

5. EAT!

Along with fall comes some of the best foods of the year. Apple and pumpkin pies, apple cider, apple doughnuts, butternut squash and candied apples are just a few fall foods.