80 Things To Do In College Besides Watch Netflix And Drink
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80 Things To Do In College Besides Watch Netflix And Drink

The list can go on and on, but this should hold you over for now.

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80 Things To Do In College Besides Watch Netflix And Drink

Yes, college kids love Netflix as much as they love to party, but life is much more than cheap beer and fictional characters. There is a whole world to explore that doesn't involve clicking "play next episode" and ripping shots. So here are 80 ideas that you can fully enjoy without watching Netflix or consuming copious amounts of alcohol (or both):

  1. Learn how to knit.
  2. Go for a walk.
  3. Discover a new coffee shop.
  4. Tour an unfamiliar area.
  5. Organize your room.
  6. Attend a comedy show.
  7. Play a board game.
  8. Plant a garden.
  9. Make a website.
  10. Draw or paint.
  11. Start that book you’ve been contemplating on beginning.
  12. Take a bubble bath.
  13. Browse the library.
  14. Take a long drive.
  15. Play pool.
  16. Meditate.
  17. Bake dessert.
  18. Read or write poetry.
  19. Volunteer at a school, hospital, or shelter.
  20. Experiment with new cooking recipes.
  21. Learn to salsa dance.
  22. Study other religions.
  23. Make an old school CD.
  24. Learn a magic trick.
  25. Do a 1,000-piece puzzle.
  26. Make homemade pizza.
  27. Learn archery.
  28. Apply for jobs.
  29. Listen to new music artists.
  30. Make a new friend.
  31. Make your own pickles.
  32. Learn self defense.
  33. Make an entry on Wikipedia.
  34. Learn a new word in the dictionary.
  35. Organize photos into albums.
  36. Read a book.
  37. Call your parents.
  38. Start writing a blog.
  39. Update your social media profiles.
  40. Go target shooting.
  41. Take a nature hike.
  42. Do home repairs.
  43. Visit an art gallery.
  44. Do a crossword puzzle.
  45. Do background checks on friends and colleagues.
  46. Attend a karaoke night at a local bar.
  47. Write a song and perform it in front of friends.
  48. Go to the movies.
  49. Tour unfamiliar buildings.
  50. Learn to ride a unicycle.
  51. Play a game of backgammon.
  52. Build a house of cards.
  53. Stack dominos.
  54. Try to decipher hieroglyphics.
  55. Make up a language.
  56. Attend to your personal hygiene.
  57. Take a nap.
  58. List out your short and long term goals.
  59. Go to the used bookstore.
  60. Backup your phone and laptop.
  61. Watch the sunset.
  62. Have a dance party.
  63. Make a list of things you're grateful for.
  64. Create a podcast.
  65. Build a fort.
  66. Write in a diary.
  67. Read someone’s diary.
  68. Go to the zoo.
  69. Have a water balloon fight.
  70. Have a barbecue.
  71. Have a spa day at home.
  72. Learn about your ancestry.
  73. Make ice cream sundaes.
  74. Have your own photo shoot.
  75. Plan your next vacation.
  76. Find a project on Pinterest.
  77. Grab coffee with an old friend.
  78. Create a vision board.
  79. Sort and get rid of old clothing.
  80. Try improv comedy.

The list can go on and on, but this should hold you over for now. Good luck!

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