As future engineers, we study hard. However, there is more
to college and engineering than late night study sessions and binge eating
Insomnia Cookies (yum!). There are so many fun things to do every weekend at
Penn State, that it can be difficult to know where to start!
When choosing a fun activity every weekend, going to a
football game should be number one on your list! Penn State football games are
a one of a kind experience. Beaver Stadium may be the largest stadium you'll ever
visit in your life, and the energy that emanates from the stadium on game day
is “unrivaled.” Even if you don’t want to sit through the game, you must at
least take a walk towards the stadium and mill around the tailgating areas to
witness the pride that Penn State fans have for their football team. If you’re
feeling up for your very own game day challenge, I dare you to wait in the mile
long line for ice cream at the Penn State Creamery. If you weren’t able to snag
season tickets, have no fear! Penn State has a student ticket exchange where
you can buy and sell tickets for every game.
If football still isn’t your thing, I guarantee at least one
late night activity at the HUB will pique your interest. Late Night is
sponsored by SPA (Student Programming Association) which is a club you can
join. Activities range from free concerts (i.e. Hoodie Allen, MKTO, and Big
Sean) to free RECENT movies (like Fifty Shades of Grey and the Hunger Games:
Mockingjay Part 1). There are also free crafting options every week. Last year
my friends and I decorated coffee mugs and made vanity license plates to name a
few. In addition to the free movies, concerts, and crafts, a few of the HUB restaurants like Burger King and Sbarro offer great deals on food during Late
Night every weekend!
Okay so if football games, free concerts, free movies, and
free crafts still haven’t convinced you that every weekend at Penn State can be
epic, then maybe free comedy shows will! Before freshman year started, I had
never been to an improv or a stand-up comedy show in my life, but now I can’t
imagine a weekend without them! Full Amo Improv and Second Floor Stand-Up are
two amazing comedy groups that offer free shows every Saturday night at Penn
State (like them on Facebook for the location of the show). Best of all, if you
love their comedy and you want to explore your own skills, they welcome new
members every fall!
Before I leave you go to have an awesome freshman year, I
have to tell you about the delicious dining options in State College. When you
move to Penn State in the fall, you’re not just moving to a university, you’re
moving to the town of State College, PA. Downtown State College is one of the
most iconic features of Penn State University. When it’s Friday night and
you’re sick of the dining hall food, head downtown and eat at one of the
restaurants on College Ave or Beaver Ave. There are many dining options, so
you’ll definitely find one that suits your pallet. If you’re in the mood for
frozen yogurt, I highly recommend Kiwi on the eastern end of College Ave, and
if you’re walking home from off-campus late and your tummy starts growling,
grab a slice of Pizza at Canyon Pizza on Beaver Ave. To make your dining
experience even better, make sure you download the Pocket Points app as soon as
you get onto campus in the fall. This app gives you points for every time you
don’t use your phone in class. These points can be redeemed for freebies at
various restaurants in downtown State College.
Well, that is all the information you need to know in order
to make every weekend epic at Penn State University. Have a great year!
Emily Strohm is a sophomore majoring in Chemical Engineering, and is a Rover for WEPO'15!
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