What do you guys do during the evening?
After college, I get pretty bored. I can't go out all the time, my student budget can't afford to do that. I lost interest in gaming over the summer, and besides the gym, and when I go out with friends, I just sit in my room bored.
Obviously during half term, I can't be out all day everyday, like i said student budget is tough, so the last 4 days have felt like a waste.
So what do you typically do outside of college, and hanging out with friends?
Obviously during half term, I can't be out all day everyday, like i said student budget is tough, so the last 4 days have felt like a waste.
So what do you typically do outside of college, and hanging out with friends?
Hi there!
When I'm bored I tend to grab a book or find a movie to watch. When I have a bit more time too I tend to take longer to cook my meals or maybe make something a bit more complicated that I wouldn't normally have time for.
You can also hang out with your friends without going out. Maybe you can find a board game to play in the kitchen (charity shops sell board games for quite cheap).
And have you had a look at joining a sports team or society? This would give you something to do every week and is a good way of making friends and trying something new.
I hope this helps😃
Lottie, Graduate Advocate
When I'm bored I tend to grab a book or find a movie to watch. When I have a bit more time too I tend to take longer to cook my meals or maybe make something a bit more complicated that I wouldn't normally have time for.
You can also hang out with your friends without going out. Maybe you can find a board game to play in the kitchen (charity shops sell board games for quite cheap).
And have you had a look at joining a sports team or society? This would give you something to do every week and is a good way of making friends and trying something new.
I hope this helps😃
Lottie, Graduate Advocate
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Original post by Anonymous
After college, I get pretty bored. I can't go out all the time, my student budget can't afford to do that. I lost interest in gaming over the summer, and besides the gym, and when I go out with friends, I just sit in my room bored.
Obviously during half term, I can't be out all day everyday, like i said student budget is tough, so the last 4 days have felt like a waste.
So what do you typically do outside of college, and hanging out with friends?
Obviously during half term, I can't be out all day everyday, like i said student budget is tough, so the last 4 days have felt like a waste.
So what do you typically do outside of college, and hanging out with friends?
I totally get that! It can be tough to find things to do outside of college, especially when you're on a student budget. After class, I usually try to mix things up to avoid the boredom.
One thing I’ve found helpful is getting involved in some clubs or societies at uni. There are often loads of events, activities, or even just casual meet-ups that don’t cost much. You get to meet new people while doing something fun or interesting.
If you’re looking for budget-friendly ways to spend your time, consider exploring local parks or community spaces. Just hanging out with a good book or people-watching can be refreshing. You could also try picking up a new hobby that doesn’t require a lot of cash. Things like drawing, writing, or even learning to cook can be super rewarding. There are loads of free tutorials online for just about anything! And hey, if you’re feeling a bit adventurous, you could plan some potluck dinners or movie nights with friends at home. It’s a fun way to hang out without breaking the bank.
Finding things to do during your downtime can feel tough, but it’s all about being a bit creative with what’s available to you!
Original post by Anonymous
After college, I get pretty bored. I can't go out all the time, my student budget can't afford to do that. I lost interest in gaming over the summer, and besides the gym, and when I go out with friends, I just sit in my room bored.
Obviously during half term, I can't be out all day everyday, like i said student budget is tough, so the last 4 days have felt like a waste.
So what do you typically do outside of college, and hanging out with friends?
Obviously during half term, I can't be out all day everyday, like i said student budget is tough, so the last 4 days have felt like a waste.
So what do you typically do outside of college, and hanging out with friends?
Hi there,
It does get quite boring if you don't have any plans in the evening and I understand that sometimes on a student budget it can be hard to think of fun things to do! These are some things I like to do in the evening to have fun:
1- Watch tv with my housemates. I like to start a series with them that we all get into and then we all watch together. If you don't live with popes you can do this with, start a series on your own as this way you get more into it and more excited to watch it.
2- Read a book. I have been getting into reading recently and you can often find some good books in the library which is free to join so check this out as it is a free way of doing something fun.
3- Look into joining a sports team. Sometimes these can be fairly expensive but you can usually find a social team which isn't as much money and these are fun ad great ways of making friends too.
4- Join a gym. If there is a gym near you that does a good student offer, this is a good way of getting out of the house and doing something productive. If you get a good student deal, this usually is fairly inexpensive and you pay for the whole month and can go as much as you want to.
5- Maybe look into doing something else like colouring or other forms of arts and crafts as these are relaxing and I really like doing this to unwind in the evening. They are also usually quite cheap too.
I hope some of this helps!
Lucy -SHU student ambassador 🙂
Original post by Anonymous
After college, I get pretty bored. I can't go out all the time, my student budget can't afford to do that. I lost interest in gaming over the summer, and besides the gym, and when I go out with friends, I just sit in my room bored.
Obviously during half term, I can't be out all day everyday, like i said student budget is tough, so the last 4 days have felt like a waste.
So what do you typically do outside of college, and hanging out with friends?
Obviously during half term, I can't be out all day everyday, like i said student budget is tough, so the last 4 days have felt like a waste.
So what do you typically do outside of college, and hanging out with friends?
Hey!
If you have the energy after college/university, a part-time evening job one or two nights a week is a great idea. Not only does it give you something to do in the evenings, but it also leaves you with a bit more room in your student budget to go out throughout the week or pick up a new hobby.
Something that's always worked for me personally is looking up a long list of hobbies and seeing if there's anything I'd like to try/do that I haven't got the chance to before. It might seem a bit strange, but there's tons of cool hobbies we sometimes tend to forget about or skip over such as geocaching, calligraphy or video games programming.
Hope you enjoy the rest of your half-term! 🙂
Eve (Kingston Rep).
(edited 1 month ago)
Original post by Anonymous
After college, I get pretty bored. I can't go out all the time, my student budget can't afford to do that. I lost interest in gaming over the summer, and besides the gym, and when I go out with friends, I just sit in my room bored.
Obviously during half term, I can't be out all day everyday, like i said student budget is tough, so the last 4 days have felt like a waste.
So what do you typically do outside of college, and hanging out with friends?
Obviously during half term, I can't be out all day everyday, like i said student budget is tough, so the last 4 days have felt like a waste.
So what do you typically do outside of college, and hanging out with friends?
Nice to meet you. My name is Siobhan and i’m a third year student at UCLAN!
This is a great question and you’re not the only one who will be going through this right now! i definitely felt like this in year one and here’s some things I found useful to pass the time 🙂
First of all, I would look at societies and sports if that is something that interests you. If you liked to game beforehand then you might find looking for a gaming society could make it more interesting as there will be others you can talk about different games to and explore new ones if you are bored with your old ones!
Societies also do social nights where sometimes they just gather up and have a catch up or do activities, and you don’t always have to pay for them! Sports is more or less the same thing, and they will have desiganted nights where you can learn how to play a sport or join competitions if you’re confident in a certain one.
Another thing you can do is go an explore the city/town/area that your uni is in or near by. The UCLAN campus is right next to a city so in my spare time I like to walk around the area and find new places I’ve not seen before. I was able to find a really beautiful park from doing this and I liek to take a stroll there from time to time. I even do window shopping and see what bruch areas I would like to go to when SF comes in!
Lastly, I would like to suggest that if you feel like finances are troubling your everyday life then you can always get in touvh with your uni finance team, they will be able to help with budgeting and seeing if you’re eligible for any financial support!!
I hope this has helped at all, please let me know if you have any more questions. All the best 🙂
-Siobhan (student ambassador for UCLAN)
Get people together to play games. Could be card games, board games or something more elaborate like D&D. College/uni is your best opportunity to fill a table with people to play with. Once you graduate people will be busier and further away and it'll get harder. Take advantage while you can!
I work, I like money 😅
Original post by Anonymous
After college, I get pretty bored. I can't go out all the time, my student budget can't afford to do that. I lost interest in gaming over the summer, and besides the gym, and when I go out with friends, I just sit in my room bored.
Obviously during half term, I can't be out all day everyday, like i said student budget is tough, so the last 4 days have felt like a waste.
So what do you typically do outside of college, and hanging out with friends?
Obviously during half term, I can't be out all day everyday, like i said student budget is tough, so the last 4 days have felt like a waste.
So what do you typically do outside of college, and hanging out with friends?
Hi there,
I usually spend this time in gym or studying. There are also dozens of student societies who offer a lot of different social activities such as movie nights, board games, acting classes, etc.
Also do not forget about sport clubs!
Take care,
Ilya
Original post by Anonymous
After college, I get pretty bored. I can't go out all the time, my student budget can't afford to do that. I lost interest in gaming over the summer, and besides the gym, and when I go out with friends, I just sit in my room bored.
Obviously during half term, I can't be out all day everyday, like i said student budget is tough, so the last 4 days have felt like a waste.
So what do you typically do outside of college, and hanging out with friends?
Obviously during half term, I can't be out all day everyday, like i said student budget is tough, so the last 4 days have felt like a waste.
So what do you typically do outside of college, and hanging out with friends?
Hi @Anonymous,
I just wanted to check on you
Have you found any of our advice useful? Maybe you have any questions ?
Feel free to ask away !
Ilya
Original post by Anonymous
After college, I get pretty bored. I can't go out all the time, my student budget can't afford to do that. I lost interest in gaming over the summer, and besides the gym, and when I go out with friends, I just sit in my room bored.
Obviously during half term, I can't be out all day everyday, like i said student budget is tough, so the last 4 days have felt like a waste.
So what do you typically do outside of college, and hanging out with friends?
Obviously during half term, I can't be out all day everyday, like i said student budget is tough, so the last 4 days have felt like a waste.
So what do you typically do outside of college, and hanging out with friends?
Hi @Anonymous#1
I agree this is a really good question. It can be really tough having hobbies and a social life on a student budget. All the advice given is brilliant.
If you are currently at university I can recommend the following:
1.
Societies - These are usually affordable to join and a great way to meet people with like-minded interests, at my university we have allsorts from the racing car society, to Taylor Swift, and tabletop games. All our home undergraduates get something called the Inspire Fund which is £150 that they can use towards things such as the cost of societies.
1.
Sports Clubs - If you're at university there are bound to be plenty of sports clubs to join, but if you could see if there are any local to you to play a sport you love or learn a new one, not only will this keep you fit and active, but you'll get to meet lots of new people along the way.
2.
Explore the local area - Depending on what you enjoy doing it is worth exploring the local area, there are lots of student deals so if you like the cinema, theatre, or music gigs check out local establishments' websites to see if they offer a student ticket. Or if you want to do something completely free why not go for a walk with a friend, museums and art galleries are usually free to enter so why not check out one near you?
3.
Working - I have not only had some lovely jobs, but made some great friends through my work, so this is a good way to save up some money for your weekends or next college break so you can afford to do a few fun things, but you might find you even more friends to do it with afterwards. Of course, you should only get a part-time job if you can comfortably fit your studies around it.
4.
Volunteering - Is there a cause you're really passionate about? Or a local charity that you'd like to help? Whether it is working at a charity shop or volunteering at the local hospital this can be really rewarding work and some volunteer roles cover your travel and/or food expenses (you would need to confirm this with them).
5.
Games - Whether you invite your friends round for a board games evening (everyone brings one or you check out what the local charity shop has to offer) or if you don't want to all travel to one another there are plenty of multiplayer games online e.g., kahoot.
6.
New skill - I know things like learning a musical instrument can be pricey, but there are plenty of free courses online if there is something you'd like to improve. Or perhaps you have always wanted to try out a few recipes, you could always cook/bake yourself something different every week to not only improve your culinary skills but so you have some tasty food to help you study at college!
Best of luck!
Lucy 🙂
(Official Uni of Salford Student Rep)
Original post by Anonymous
After college, I get pretty bored. I can't go out all the time, my student budget can't afford to do that. I lost interest in gaming over the summer, and besides the gym, and when I go out with friends, I just sit in my room bored.
Obviously during half term, I can't be out all day everyday, like i said student budget is tough, so the last 4 days have felt like a waste.
So what do you typically do outside of college, and hanging out with friends?
Obviously during half term, I can't be out all day everyday, like i said student budget is tough, so the last 4 days have felt like a waste.
So what do you typically do outside of college, and hanging out with friends?
Hi!
I struggled with this too in my first year as I felt I had too much free time! I would definitely recommend joining a society - this gives you something to do at least one night a week. besides that you can cook with friends, watch a tv show/movie together, find a new hobby such as reading or at home workouts.
Hope this gives you some ideas/inspiration! Faye 🙂
Original post by Anonymous
After college, I get pretty bored. I can't go out all the time, my student budget can't afford to do that. I lost interest in gaming over the summer, and besides the gym, and when I go out with friends, I just sit in my room bored.
Obviously during half term, I can't be out all day everyday, like i said student budget is tough, so the last 4 days have felt like a waste.
So what do you typically do outside of college, and hanging out with friends?
Obviously during half term, I can't be out all day everyday, like i said student budget is tough, so the last 4 days have felt like a waste.
So what do you typically do outside of college, and hanging out with friends?
Hi there!
Hope you are doing well! I completely understand where you are coming from, University has really taught me how to enjoy my own company. Some of my favourite things to do in the evening is to do some painting, read a book or start a new series of a show / watch a podcast. One of the ways I stayed social without paying any money was through playing card games or board games in our kitchen and we have a great time!
hope this helps
Rachel
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