Worried that living in a city will be hard on your wallet? Here
are a few activities that Fordham students can do for less than $10!
1. Support the Rams and head to a game!
All campus games are free for students to attend- football,
basketball, baseball- you name it! Going to games is a fun way to take a break
from schoolwork and support your fellow Rams. Very often there are free
giveaways at games such as Fordham t-shirts, hats, and signs.
2. Cappuccinos and cannolis on Arthur Avenue
A dessert date on Arthur Avenue is an inexpensive, fun, and
delicious way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Grab a friend and head to Palumbo’s
Bakery to receive 20% off your treat with your Fordham ID. Eighty-cent mini
cannolis? Count me in!
Open Tuesday through Sunday, the Botanical Gardens offer
free entrance to all Fordham Students. Located right across from Fordham’s Rose
Hill campus entrance, the Botanical Gardens is a great place to go for a walk
with friends or take an afternoon jog.
4. Go to the zoo! (On Wednesdays)
Every Wednesday, the iconic Bronx Zoo is open to the public
free of charge (although donations are much appreciated). Take a walk with some
friends to see all the animals and be careful to watch out for wandering
peacocks.
5. Experience Central Park
A couple minutes walk from the Lincoln Center campus,
Central Park is perfect for playing ball, having a catch, or going for a run or
walk with friends. Hop on the Ram Van for only $3 and you are just blocks away
from 843 acres of beautiful greens, ponds, and paths.
6. Take an exercise class
The Ram Fit Center offers free exercise classes for all
students Monday through Friday- including spin, yoga, strength, conditioning,
and dance classes. No signups are necessary and classes are fun, encouraging,
and taught by certified instructors. This semester’s class schedule can be
found online here.
Take a $2.50 subway ride to Manhattan and check out two of
New York’s most famous museums. Both museums have suggested admission rates,
but have a “pay what you want policy”. Toss in a $5 donation and explore
centuries of art and American history.
8. Play squash
Rainy day? Make use of Fordham’s Squash facilities by
heading to the Lombardi center and request a couple balls and rackets for a
game of squash with friends all free of charge. Bring a bathing suit and hop in
the pool to cool off after your game.
9. Order tacos!
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| Estellita's chicken fajitas and guacamole |
Stay up to date on campus happenings by following CAB on
Twitter and liking them on Facebook. The student run club is always hosting
various free or minimal cost events open to all Fordham Students. Movies are
played on a weekly basis in Keating’s largest auditorium and Broadway tickets
are raffled off each month. CAB also hosts fun events such as Bingo nights,
comedy shows, and even trips to the Empire State Building.
The moral of the story is you do not have to bust your
wallet to have fun and eat well as a Fordham student in New York City! Both the
city and Fordham offer many activities for students of all interests. Tomorrow,
for example, I am going to sign up with free Yankee game tickets through CAB!
