Money can sometimes be an issue, especially if you’re a student at NSU because there’s always something entertaining you could be doing nearby. Whether it’s going out for drinks or outdoor activities, if you’re a college student, there’s never a shortage of options. However, you don’t want to miss out on any fun just because your bank account is running low. Here are four things you can do and trips you can take while keeping your bank account in check.
Walking in Hollywood Beach
Hollywood Beach, Hollywood, FL 33019
No admission fee
Hollywood is only nine miles away, located between Ft. Lauderdale and Miami, and walking is a great way to clear your head after a busy day at school. The beach town has easy ocean access and features the famous Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. The boardwalk stretches out two and half miles and is home to many great restaurants, inns and hotels. According to visithollywoodfl.org, the beach is also one of the first in Florida to be designated a Blue Waves Beach, which means it’s noted as one of the safest, cleanest and most user-friendly beaches.
Rapids Water Park
Wakeboarding at C.B Smith Park
900 N Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
Admission fee: $1.50
C.B Smith Park in Pembroke Pines has great scenic views and is the perfect place to learn water skiing and wakeboarding. The Broward Ski & Wakeboard School offers lessons and rides to people of all ages. The instructor, Mike Tolzmann, is a veteran pro who currently holds two water skiing world records. It’s open weekday afternoons and all day during the weekends. You can bring your own equipment, or if you don’t have any, the school can provide it for you. For further information and pricing info, call 954-292-3953. If you’re not up for water sports, you can also appreciate great picnic and camping spots, a waterpark, a batting cage and a driving range, as well as other great activities, which makes a visit to C.B. Smith Park the perfect plan for any weekend.
Blue Springs State Park
