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Goshinga
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So I'm a college student in the city. I'm 19, but I feel like I'm 50. I rarely do anything I consider fun anymore. I hang out with the same group of friends, talking about the same thing while playing the same sport and I want to mix things up. Basically, I'm fucking bored.
So if you'd be so kind as to recommend some fun things to do around the city, preferably with other people (but doesn't have to be), I'd be really grateful.
So if you'd be so kind as to recommend some fun things to do around the city, preferably with other people (but doesn't have to be), I'd be really grateful.
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Do outdoorsy stuff, like hiking or rafting. Any sufficiently large city is going to have a group for that sort of thing.
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I've picked up rock climbing, tennis, going to the gym, rec volleyball league (which was sponsored by a pub so we got free nachos after each game), heck I went bungee jumping on Sunday which was totally awesome.
Look at your area as a tourist and find things that you didn't know even existed. I've lived in the Ottawa area my whole life and I'm always surprised at these events/locations that exist that I had never heard about. I made a lot of friends at the volleyball league (often leagues can put you in a team if you sign up on your own) and I also met a lot of people at the rock climbing gym.
Aside from that, do you have any other interests?
I attend school in NYC right now, Alyce.
Hiking and rafting sound amazing, actually, but sadly due to both fiscal and time issues, I don't think we can do those. I'm looking for something we don't have to plan in advance, and can just do once we all finish our classes at the end of the day.
Going to the gym is actually a great idea, which I'll definitely consider seeing as my schedule is loaded with breaks.
Is there a site I can go to to find out about interesting events happening around NY? Seeing as my major is photography, and I'm really fucking bored most of the time, those two things actually make a fantastic combination.
Maybe obvious, but concerts are a great way to have fun, as long as you don't spend your life savings on tickets. That site lists most concerts (mostly rock and hip-hop, some jazz and a tiny bit of classical once in awhile) in your area. Maybe you can see Andrew Bird, I saw him last year in Boston and had a great time. I've been to a few comedy shows too, those are great fun.
As a photographer, you might enjoy going somewhere more rural once in awhile to get a change of pace, and get some cool photos. Not sure exactly where from your location, but maybe just go upstate a bit (I know the Catskills are a bit far away).
I have a friend from Manhattan who won't shut up about how great NYC is, so I'll ask him and get back to you.
Go to Clubfreetime.com and it's like 2 bucks to join, but it shows you all the free venues in NYC. Concerts galore!
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How about: http://www.meetup.com/cities/us/ny/new_york/
Actually, what's required for a person to get into rock climbing? It seems like it'd be a less novice-y thing to do in terms of sports. As I am currently a complete pansy at exercise, it seems like a "walk before you run" sort of thing.
I'm in NYC as well and am bored a lot, so I'd say being bored here isn't completely uncommon, though there is a lot I could probably do if I was aware of them/had someone to go with. I actually saw a free Regina Spektor mini concert in a bookstore a few weeks ago because I saw it in a free newspaper under something like "Things to do in NYC today".
I guess that's an issue here. Movies and concerts will break the bank at most places, and you want something that is spontaneous and easy to do. My friends from LI come to the city to explore, which actually sounds pretty good. They just walk around and chat and go into random shops. Not that I can say that's a thing for you to do.
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1. Just take a bus/train/subway to a part of the city you have never been before. Don't take a map get out and walk around. Just go for a wander don't pay attention to the turns etc concentrate on looking at the things around you. This might be great for you as a photography major, take a camera and you may find some really interesting and different areas for photography. When you get hungry find a local place and eat, when you get tired try and figure out how the hell to get back home from where your feet have taken you.
2. (May require more money) Get on the first random bus/train/subway at the stop nearest to you. Get off at a random stop. Repeat this process several times or for a few hours whatever you feel. Look up and find out where you are, try and get back home.
There is also a variation on 2. that I used to do back in the UK which was called the Jailbreak game. Essentially get a group of friends together and try and see how far away you can get from the starting point with no money. Make it a competition if you like. The best we did from Sheffield England was to get to Paris. A friend of a friend with 2 others got to Frankfurt. The getting home part of this is always tricky however so be warned!
edit: Usually the time limit on the above is 24hours just so nobody goes crazy and tries to make it to China or something!
I do 1. quite regularly whenever I feel things are getting dull or stale. It is quite amazing what is really close to you but you never see because you don't take the time to look.
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Hahaha I'm horribly guilty of this.
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Pick up a print copy of the Onion and the Village Voice. The second half of the onion is stuff to do in NYC.
Go to some museums. MoMA and the Met are always a good time, and as an art student you should know that 'suggested donations' can be laughed off if you don't mind the deadbeat stare you get.
Play frisbee in Central Park.
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1. "THE city" is NYC imo... and by NYC I mean Manhattan.
2. There's a cheap rock climbing gym on the west side mid-50s I think. Haven't gone in a while. They have all the equipment there. The only things you need to learn is:
a. how to tie a proper knot.
b. to release the goddamn device if you're spotting your friend on his way down!