Going to the bar might not be everyone's go-to activity in college. In fact, the bar is one of the most boring places to hangout for me. So what do you do when T-shirt Tuesday comes around, or when all of your friends decide they want to spend their Thursday and Saturday nights out? Not all nights spent at home have to be boring. Whether you want to spend the night alone or rally a few friends up to hangout, here are a few ideas for what you can do instead of go to the bar:
1. Game night
Nothing beats a glass of wine and a game of UNO with your best friends.
2. Netflix & chill
And by chill... I mean chillin'.
3. Go to the hot tub
The best way to relax at the end of a long day.
4. Girls night in
Who needs the bar to have a fun girls night? Snacks and movies with my greatest girl friends sounds perfect.
5. DD friends at the bar
So you may not want to go out but your friends still do, so be a good friend and make sure your friends stay safe.
6. Go home and see your family
If you are done with classes for the week, make a trip home instead of going out all weekend. Your family misses you.
7. Disney movie marathon
These three words are the key to my heart.
8. Spa night
Make the night all about you. Take a bubble bath and treat yo'self.
9. Stargaze
See how many constellations you can find.
10. Try Pinterest recipes
...and most-likely fail, but who really cares anyways?
11. Craft
Best friend gets a craft. Boyfriend gets a craft. Little gets a craft.
If you experience anxiety or are easily stressed, buy an adult coloring book and spend your night coloring. You will see how much your anxiety levels decrease.
13. Study
I know you don't want to, but odds are you probably have to.
14. Workout
Most gyms are usually open until midnight and there are usually less people working out later at night, so take advantage of that!
15. Clean out your closet/Organize your room
If your room is together, your life is *hopefully* together.
16. Buzzfeed quizzes
Seriously, I have spent more hours than I'm willing to admit taking quizzes on Buzzfeed.
17. Go to the movies
Most college theaters sell movie tickets to college students for as little as $3.
18. Yoga
It's not for everyone, but if you haven't tried it yet, do yoga. It is good for your body, mind, and soul.
19. Read a book
Put your phone down and pick a book up. My favorite is "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell.
20. Plan your future wedding
We are all guilty of doing this, don't lie. Thank you, Pinterest.
21. Sleep
Because no college student gets to do that ever.
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