Great Dates on a Ramen Budget
College dating has two constraints: no money and no car (usually). But some of the most creative, memorable dates happen when you're broke and in love.
Free Campus Dates
- Library date — Different floor, different books, meet in an hour
- Campus walk at golden hour — Every campus is beautiful at sunset
- Free campus events — Lectures, film screenings, concerts, art shows
- Study date with rules — 45 min study, 15 min break together, repeat
- Stargazing from the quad — Blanket, hot drinks from the dorm
Under $10
- Coffee shop hopping — Rate the best coffee on or near campus
- Dollar menu crawl — Hit 3 fast food places, order $3 max each
- Thrift store challenge — $5 budget, find the best outfit for each other
- Farmers market — Split a pastry and people-watch
- Matinee movie — Student discounts exist for a reason
Under $20
- Cook dinner in the dorm/apartment — Impressive on any budget
- Bowling or mini golf — Student discounts again
- Local restaurant you've never tried — Split an entrée
- Arcade — $10 in quarters goes far
- Picnic — Grocery store deli section + a park
The College Advantage
You have something working professionals don't: free time during the day. Tuesday afternoon dates are underrated. Wednesday morning coffee before class is a date. The 2am diner run after studying is a date.
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