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Let\u2019s be honest, budgeting is hard. Living in Montreal certainly isn\u2019t as expensive as living in other metropolitan cities, but we have rent to pay and groceries to buy. It can be pretty easy to run low on cash sometimes. Here is what to do around McGill University when it\u2019s still mid-month and you\u2019ve already spent too much money on late night Chef-on-Call deliveries and drinks at Milton B.<\/p>\n

1. Midnight Kitchen<\/h2>\n
Price: Free<\/div>\n
Midnight Kitchen at the SSMU offers daily free vegetarian and vegan lunches at 12:30. You might wanna try and get there earlier though because there\u2019s always a line. Don\u2019t forget your own Tupperware! It\u2019s totally free, but donations are suggested.<\/div>\n
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2. Rabbit Hole Cafe<\/h2>\n
Price: $3 (only open on Fridays)<\/div>\n
Much like Midnight Kitchen, the Rabbit Hole Cafe on Aylmer offers free healthy meals from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Go check it out!<\/div>\n
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3. Free Museum Days<\/h2>\n
Price: Free<\/div>\n
Montreal is full of museums! We have one right on campus, Redpath! It\u2019s free but donations are suggested. Check out Musee McCord, where permanent exhibitions are free on Wednesday nights.<\/div>\n
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\u00a04. Samosas<\/h2>\n
Price: $1 for 1, 2 for $3<\/div>\n
Samosas = Staple food for McGill students<\/div>\n
There\u2019s always at least one sale going on, just be sure to follow the McGill Samosa Sale Facebook page to find them!<\/div>\n

5. Walk up Mt. Royal<\/h2>\n
Price: Free<\/div>\n
Walk or run up the mountain! You\u2019ll definitely get a work out either way, plus a nice view, so why not?<\/div>\n
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6. Take the stress off with hot yoga<\/h2>\n
Price: Enso: $15 (community classes)<\/div>\n
Price: Moksha: $5 (community classes)<\/div>\n
We\u2019re in Montreal where it\u2019s pretty much winter 80% of the time. Trying to relax and save money on heat? Go to hot yoga! If you’re looking what to do around McGill University and want something closer, try Enso yoga\u2019s community classes, where its $15. If you live in the plateau or don\u2019t mind trekking just a little bit further, go to Moksha for $5 community classes! Just be sure to check the websites for the schedule.<\/div>\n
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7. Grab drinks and food with friends at Le Warehouse.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
Price: $5 meals<\/div>\n
$5 per meal, need I say more? If you don’t know\u00a0what to do around McGill University but you’re hungry and poor, this is the option for you.<\/div>\n
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8. Sweat it off with McGill\u2019s Pay-Go Fitness<\/h2>\n
Price: $5<\/div>\n
Wanna join the gym but don\u2019t want to commit to paying $30 a month? Try taking classes at the McGill University gym with Pay-Go fitness. It’s only $5 a class and you have a range of classes from Zumba, Spin, and Power Yoga! It’s totally commitment free!<\/div>\n
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Let us know what you think about McGill University in the comments below!<\/h5>\n
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