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William Rigdon
The Best Fun, Fast, and Free 2-Hour Trips in DC
William Rigdon
Spring 2016
I see you there. You are an incoming student to the BUDC program and you just realized that your semester is going to be busier than you’d hoped. You have work all week, class at night, and you need to find some time to eat; sleep; and do homework. When are you going to have time to see and enjoy all the rest that DC has to offer? Not to worry! Washington DC is a fantastic city with lots to offer to all types of people and fortunately not all of it takes all that much time! It is important for both your mental and physical well-being to amongst your busy schedule set aside at least 2 hours on the weekend to get out and try a new restaurant, explore a new sight, or just take a walk to learn your way around. Two hours might not seem like a lot of time, but you will be shocked to find out how much you can do for free in that time. Here are some of my favorites. More
Mary Grieco
DC on a Dime: How to Successfully Budget in One of the Nation’s Most Expensive Cities
Mary Grieco
Summer 2015
I like to think that I’m responsible with money. I also like to think that I’m well acquainted with reality. Well, as a 22 year-old college student interning in the great city of Washington, DC this summer, I can attest to the fact that DC is most definitely challenging in the money department. However, DC is incomparable to the other Holy Trinity of Expensive Cities to Live In: New York, Los Angeles, and Boston. Perhaps this is because Washington citizens realize that DC Summers are synonymous with Student Interns, and the nineteen colleges in the area alone accentuate the fact that some budget-friendly amenities are a necessity. The initial introduction to the DC lifestyle was somewhat of a rude awakening, with the Metro raising fees during rush hour and my gym membership costing more per month than Wifi fees in Boston; regardless, I’m proud to admit that I finally think I’ve figured out this eclectic city that I’ve called home since late May. Have no fear Mr. Responsible and Ms. Frugal: you may still decide you want to live in Washington, DC after all.
Devon King
Making your D.C. Bucket List
By Devon King
Spring 2015
When you first get to D.C. you’re going to feel overwhelmed—there’s so much to do here and you might only have one semester to do it. You’ll have to weigh your options to see what you should pay for, what’s 100% necessary to do, and what you wouldn’t mind missing out on. The best way to do this is a Bucket List, your must-do’s of D.C. Everyone will tell you what’s on their bucket list, but what do you quintessentially need to do? Here are my 16 suggestions:
- Visit all 17 Smithsonian Museums that are located in the Greater D.C. area. They’re all free, all interesting, and a great way to kill a Saturday afternoon.
- Go on a night tour of the monuments. It’s one thing to see them during the day, but it’s another to see them lit up, with fewer crowds. No matter the weather, you’ll enjoy this.
Photo Credit: Old Town Trolley Tours
