Durham might have beautiful buildings, but it also has some pretty stunning natural scenery too. The Botanical Gardens are not a bad place to start. Bring along your campus card for free access to exotic plants, themed gardens and even some friendly creepy-crawlies. Once you\u2019ve enjoyed the main garden\u2019s attractions, take a stroll round the neighbouring woodland. Time it right and the sea of bluebells covering the ground of Houghall Woods will take your mind off all thoughts of impending summatives!<\/p>\n

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3.  See a Movie<\/h2>\n

The cinema at Durham\u2019s Gala Theatre offers a cheap film night for students every Monday, with tickets only \u00a35 (with a valid student card).<\/p>\n

For an even cheaper big screen, check out what the Bede Film Soc are showing. This term alone, films have included Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Rogue One and La La Land. Grab some snacks (or buy some there), bring along \u00a31 (members) or \u00a33 (non-members), sit back and enjoy the show.<\/p>\n

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4. Take in some live music.<\/h2>\n

College \u2018open mic\u2019 or \u2018live lounge\u2019 events are the perfect way to spend an evening, without necessarily spending a penny. Some of the best include \u2018Trevs Unplugged\u2019 and St. Aidan\u2019s \u2018Live Lounge\u2019, where the quality of the acts will make you wish you stuck at those piano lessons back in primary school. Performers at previous events have included Soham De who, whilst in the second year of a Biology degree, has headlined his own show and supported artists such as Lucy Spraggan. And then of course, as an Open Mic stretches into the early hours, there\u2019s the promise of the drunk, overly-ambitious, last-minute volunteer, who will always have the crowd, if not pitch, on their side.<\/p>\n

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5. Check out some random society events.<\/h2>\n

Last term I paid \u00a33 to attend a belly dancing evening organised by Durham\u2019s Arabic Society. They had ordered in a ton of amazing food from Lebaneat, we watched the Belly Dancing society perform, and then we got to embarrass ourselves trying out some of the moves. Turns out it is a lot harder than you would think, with my attempt at elegant hand movements being compared to the gestures of an angry traffic marshall. University is all about new experiences, so next time you spot a poster for the Thai society\u2019s food evening, or the yoga society\u2019s free taster session, why not take the plunge? Still not convinced? A lot of these events provide generous amounts of snacks!<\/p>\n

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What are your favorite things to do when you’re broke AF at Durham University? Comment below!<\/h5>\n

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