Party planning: Strategies for successful clubbing in downtown Orlando
Orlando may not be known as a nightlife city on par with NYC or Miami – and believe us, anyone from those cities will talk your ear off about the differences – but our downtown clubs still attract hundreds of partygoers each week. Follow some of these tips to spare some cash and headaches when…
From trivia nights to open mics, there’s something to do every night of the week in Orlando
From trivia nights to open mics to club nights, there’s something to do every night of the week in Orlando. Looking for more? Check our website at orlandoweekly.com for tons more drinking, nightlife, parties and events. MONDAY All You Can Bowl Night Boardwalk Bowl Entertainment Center, 10749 E. Colonial Drive, alomabowlingcenters.com For $10 per person,…
How college students are becoming more financially literate
Do you know how to balance a checkbook? How about how to determine your credit score or manage a 401(k)? If you feel like a fish out of water when trying to answer these questions, you’re not alone. A recent study by the Program for International Student Assessment via the Organization for Economic Cooperation and…
Our favorite Orlando-centric websites for college students
Orlando Weekly orlandoweekly.com facebook.com/orlandoweekly @orlandoweekly Yes, we know, it’s our publication and our site. But our weekly issue, published in print and online every Wednesday, tells you about all the good stuff happening in Orlando – think of it as your guide to the city. You can browse our website, pick it up in hard…
Eats and treats: Dorm room must-have snacks
In case you’re not a fan of dining hall food (wait, you don’t like mystery meat and sketchy vegetables?), stock up on these snacks that will get you through late-night study sessions, homesickness and, let’s be honest, hangovers. Popcorn If you have approximately three minutes and a microwave, you’re guaranteed a snack to fill your…
Eight things college kids should do when homesickness hits
We know what you’re thinking. “College is finally here. I’m so ready to start an independent life. Why would I get homesick? Who has time for that?!” OK, confident, independent new college student. Despite what you may think, homesickness is pretty normal for even the most composed college students. According to experts, most students get…
10 places in Orlando to meet new friends off campus
Nerd Nite Second Thursday of every month, various locations, orlando.nerdnite.com We’re sure you’ve heard of pechakucha, that networking trend where people get together to watch short slideshow presentations on pretty much any topic people care to discuss. Well, Nerd Nite is sort of an offshoot of that – presenters get 15 minutes to talk about…
Orlando Weekly writers give advice to their college selves
No matter how experienced, smart or wise beyond your years you may think you are, you don’t know everything when you get to college. In fact, you really know almost nothing. The years you spend here are the ones where you (hopefully) learn to be truly independent, forge meaningful adult relationships and figure out just…
Where to order food in Orlando when you’re tired of pizza
When you think about calling for a pizza delivery for the fourth night in a row, your stomach might just jump out and stop you. But after you’ve pulled an all-nighter in the library (or the bar, hey, it’s your life), the last thing you probably want to do is get your butt out of…
Secondhand gems: Essential Orlando vintage shops
In a city that’s as mixed-and-matched as a thrifter’s closet, rooting out good vintage stores can be a challenge without a little guidance. From authentic garments dating back to the ’20s to unique bright fashions from the ’80s and ’90s, Orlando’s vintage stores quite literally have your back if you’re looking to stand out in…
