It's easy to start spending money when you first get to college, but mall trips, coffee runs, and dinner-outings eventually all add up. Right about this time, students get hit with a wave of reality when they realize their bank account is not in fact "bottomless" and they are in fact running out of money. However, there are still many ways to have fun on the weekend without having to borrow money from your parents:
Go for a walk
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Fall brings the perfect temperatures, so go get some fresh air while chatting with your friends.
Bake something together
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Nothing brings people together more than the smell of freshly baked cookies. And who doesn't already have sugar, butter, eggs, and flour?
Have a movie night
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The Notebook, anyone?
Window shop at the mall
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Impulse buys usually don't end well anyway.
Have a picnic lunch
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Although the picnic part is free, you might want to buy some cold cuts so you're not just sitting on a blanket for two hours.
Go to a party
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Probably the most popular activity, but you should definitely still read the rest of this article.
Do yoga in the park
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There are hundreds of thousands of tutorials online. Pick one, wear some cute athleisure, and roll out your mat.
Girls night in
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Facials, gossip, snacks-- what more do you need?
Do a free trial for a workout class
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Did someone say free?
Go for a hike
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Nothing beats the view.
Road trip
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Crank up the tunes and enjoy the ride.
Play a card/game
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Everyone love Cards Against Humanity.
Watch the sunset/sunrise
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Makes for a great photo op.
Eat at the dining hall
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Who doesn't love a "free" meal?!