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Could you suggest some specific things for Columbia students to do for fun? I don't drink or do drugs, and I don't have money to go shopping or to fancy restaurants. When it's nice out I like to walk through central park, but I can't think of anything to do at night or in the winter. It's specifically nighttime when boredom hits the most.
Thanks so much,
Bored in the City
Dear Reader,
It's often said that New York is a rich person's city. This can feel especially true if you're a student pressed between a heavy load of school work and a tight budget. But never fear, the city that never sleeps offers a plethora of opportunities to learn, explore, and enjoy without blowing all your savings. New York City is full of folks like you who want something to do on a cold winter evening. You could start by checking out NYC: The Official Guide and joining their email list which will email you with free or low-cost things going on around the city. A visit to Time Out New York, or even an Internet search for free things to do in New York City should return more results than you can possibly fit onto your calendar.
Being a Columbia student also comes with its own perks to help the financially frugal enjoy their time in the big city. For example, your handy little student ID card gets current undergraduate and graduate students into thirty museums for free. You can check out the CU Arts page for a list of museums offering free admission to Columbia Students. CU Arts has information on free shows and discounted tickets that might be a great passport into New York nightlife. At home on campus there are many free services and events you can enjoy. Dodge physical fitness center offers weight rooms, a track, basketball courts, ping pong tournaments and much more to keep that boredom from turning you into a couch potato. For the artistically inclined, The Postcrypt coffeehouse, features professional and student performances every Friday and Saturday night throughout the academic year. For a cost of $0 you can take in performances in music, poetry, comedy, and storytelling. Finally, Columbia's Office of Student Development and Activities could be an interesting place for you to find leads on school-related activities, organizations, jobs, and internships to fill the gaps in your schedule.
Boredom beware! Onwards towards more and more free fun!
