Not all forms of socialising have to cost the earth. Check out these top tips for cheap nights out:
Happy hour and meal deals
Many pubs and bars run discounts on food and drink at certain times of the day. Find out where and when these are and structure your social life around these to make your money go further.
Cheap cinema and theatre tickets
Look out for student discounts at the cinema or take advantage of Orange Wednesdays, offering buy one get one free cinema tickets for Orange customers.
Nightclubs, comedy clubs, Jazz clubs and cabaret
Your NUS card will be your best friend as a student. It opens up a world of student discounts on entry to top entertainment venues. If planning a night out, always ask if there is a student discount.
Paintballing, Go-Karting, Outdoor pursuits and gyms
These kinds of leisure pursuits all offer student discounts and can be great for meeting new people and unwinding from a busy day of studying. Always do your homework and find out what kind of discount they offer in order to get the best deal.
Restaurant and cafe vouchers
Restaurants occasionally offer buy-one-get-one-free vouchers. Find out what are the latest offers by visiting Money Saving Expert, or collecting vouchers from the newspapers.
Join a university club or society
Most universities will have an array of clubs and societies set up by students for students. They can be a fun and cheap way of meeting new people while practising a hobby. Find out what is available at your university at the Freshers Fair or ask in your student union.
Set yourself a limit
If you are on a budget but are struggling to be more disciplined, only take the money you mean to spend and leave the debit card at home. After all, you can’t spend what you don’t have with you!
Read more top ideas for a cheap night out
UNIAID offers lots of budget socialising tips
Learn more about what costs you’re likely to face as a student on All About You
Do you have any good tips for socialising on a shoe-string? If so, post them in the comments box below.
Current rating:
$articleHandle.ratingString Stars
Raising money for charity is a really good and rewarding way to spend your holidays, but it doesn’t have to involve shaking collecting tins in people’s faces. Read on for some top tips to put the ‘fun’ into fundraising.
If you think the new wave of 3D films, TVs and videogames are exciting, imagine watching a star explode in 3D.
Any comments?