This post is about fun date ideas for college students.
Dates don’t have to be a big night out especially when your in college. These fun date ideas for college students are perfect for students on a budget, but still want to have a good time with their significant other.
Date Ideas:
1. Have a movie marathon
A great way to spend time with someone you like is to watch movies with them! You can alternate between a movie you want to watch and then a movie they want to watch. It’s a great way to get to know them and what they enjoy watching.
After watching a movie, talk about it. Ask them what their favorite part was, or who they think was the best actor in it. This is a good way to make conversation and learn even more about them.
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2. Make dinner together
Making dinner at home together saves a ton of money and it’s a lot more fun than going out too! Pick out a recipe you’ll both enjoy or surprise your date with something! Take a trip to the grocery store together to get the ingredients you need.
I love this date idea because it’s a way to stay off your phones and actually spend time together. When you’re cooking you can’t really be checking Instagram, so you and your date will get quality time together. Make sure to put your phones away for dinner too.
3. Go hiking
If you go to college in a more rural area there most likely is a hiking trail around. On a nice day take your date to a trail and enjoy the nature. This is a nice date to get to know them more since you’ll be walking and talking!
4. Study together
We all have to do it so you might as well do it together! You don’t have to spend endless hours in the library, just invite your date over. And don’t forget the snacks!
5. Volunteer together
This date is completely free and a great way to bond. Look up animal shelters or soup kitchens in your college town and sign up to help out over the weekend. You get to spend time with someone you like while helping others! It’s a win-win!
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6. Have a picnic
This is a cheap date idea and easy to do! Prepare lunch beforehand, grab a blanket, and head to a grassy spot on campus. This takes some preparation, but is well worth it. It’s a romantic date for those on a budget.
7. Board game night
Break out the board games for a fun night together. There are so many fun board games out there. If you don’t have any you can just order one on Amazon! You can invite over another couple to have a cozy double date night in.
I love playing The Voting Game and What Do You Meme. I recently saw this new game Trick Question and it looks like a lot of fun!
8. Go roller skating
Roller skating is such a fun date night. Go to your local roller rink for a fun date night on a budget. Usually renting roller skates isn’t too expensive – it should definitely be under $20!
9. Explore your town
Walk around your college town and explore new places. You never know what hidden gems might be there that you didn’t know about. Maybe you’ll find a new coffee shop or new restaurant.
10. Join a college group together
Colleges have so many different clubs like photography club, ski club, chess club, and so much more! Check out what clubs there are that you are both interested in. Clubs like the ski club usually have pre-planned off campus events that you can go to together. It’s a great way to get off campus and meet new people together.
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11. Go for a bike ride
This is a fun date idea for college students on a budget! If you don’t have a bike check out your campus or town for any services that you can rent a bike. My campus has many bike racks around campus with bike share bikes. You’re able to take out the bikes and use for the day.
12. Order pizza
Ordering pizza in is pretty cheap and a fun date idea. Most places in your college town most likely have a student discount! Get delivery, put on sweats, and watch your favorite show together!
