10 Actually Fun Student Activities That Are Super Cheap

Looking for ways to stretch that student budget? Scotiabank (@scotia_gram) has some fun, easy, and affordable ideas.

1. Throw a BYOT (Bring Your Own Toppings) pizza-making party.

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Ask your friends to bring more unique toppings, like figs or goat cheese!

2. Throw a clothing swap party!

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This is a great way to get some new clothes for free while having a good time.

3. Host a party where everyone has to bring someone cool that they don't usually hang out with!

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This is the perfect way to actually spice up your parties.

4. Go to a local museum on a discounted night.

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5. Host a party where everyone has to teach one party trick.

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Because you can never have enough party tricks, ya know!

6. Go to a small local farm and meet some beautiful animals!

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Cows? Yes, please.

7. Throw a party where everyone has to dress up like one person at the party.

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8. Coordinate a picnic with your friends and assign each person to bring lunch for someone.

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The Secret Santa of picnics!

9. Host a mustache party!

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Because, let's be real here, no one is too old for fake mustaches.

10. Stage a "walking" potluck where you eat a single course at each of your friends' apartments.

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See who’s the best cook AND whose places are messier than yours!

And when in doubt, you can always see a FREE movie. Sign up for a Scotiabank student bank account with a SCENE® debit card and get five FREE movies. ​

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