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11 Cheap Date Ideas For The Broke College Student

College dating on a budget

Kourtney Johnson
Nov 16, 2015
Oklahoma State
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11 Cheap Date Ideas For The Broke College Student
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Keeping your relationship fresh, fun and exciting can be a bit of a challenge. This struggle can be much harder when attending college; class, extra curricular's and, most agitating of all, a complete lack of extra money can make Date Night in college seem like an impossibility. Luckily, there are many date ideas that cost little-to-no money, and are pretty easy to pull off.

1. Movie Night

From Netflix to Redbox, cheap movie nights are possible. Grab some popcorn on meal plan, and cuddle up for the night!

Recommended Netflix Movies: Love Actually, Silver Linings Playbook, Stardust

2. Petting Puppies

Visiting your local Humane Society is not only free, it is a great opportunity to make some dog's day! Many shelters allow you to pet the dogs, and some even let you take them out of the cages and play with them!

3. Walks around campus.

College campuses are extremely beautiful. Talk a walk around, see the sights your school has to offer.

4. Board games

Ahh, a classic. Board games are an easy way to spend a few hours with the person you love.

Recommended Games: Scrabble, Clue, Monopoly

5. Meal Plan dinner

Most colleges offer some kind of meal plan for their students. Use this to have a nice dinner out, or to buy some food to bring in.

6. Geocaching

Geocaching is an easy and fun way to explore around your town. Download the app for iPhone or Android, and wander around your city in search of hidden treasures!

7. On-Campus activities

Check out the events going on around your campus. For example, Oklahoma State held Cliche Date Night, complete with mini-golf and carnival games. Campuses are a hub of activity, there's bound to be something going on.

8. Visit a park

Slides and swings can be just as fun in adulthood.

9. Free sample day

Many grocery stores, craft fairs and malls hand out tons of free sample of their foods. Sam's Club, for example, has an AMAZING free sample day every weekend. Make a meal out of it!

10. Visit the lake

Lakes, or the ocean if you happen to be near it, are a great place to lay about and spend the day. Take a volleyball or a furry friend to add extra fun!

11. Splurge a bit

While college students are usually always tight on funds, budget out a day to spend a little extra. Go to a nice dinner, catch a movie at the theater, spend some quality time together. You'll be glad you did.

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