Halifax, NS — Cuffing season is approaching, and many Dalhousie University students are struggling to finance their never-ending stream of first dates. If this is you, look no further, The Mackerel has your back with a list of free on-campus date ideas.
Free-Climb In The Killam
Whether you’re an avid climber or just lied on your Tinder profile, this is the perfect date for any adrenaline junkie on a budget. Scale the Killam walls to show off your skills to your date and the hundreds of onlookers in the library.
Check Out Art Installations On Campus
Into modern art? Check out the new live “installment” of students genuinely having fun on campus, at various locations. Or, if you’re looking to set the mood with your partner, check out the erotic Marine Venus statue in front of the Student Union Building.
Admire Campus Architecture
It does not take an architecture major to recognize the unmatched beauty of buildings on campus, such as the concrete block known as Killam Memorial Library, or the lifeless maze known as the Life Sciences Centre.
Go On A Free Coffee Date
Are you or your date a foodie? Check out the delectable food options waiting for you on SUB study tables. Free refreshments are available to any lucky students who can snatch the leftovers from a table faster than the custodian does.
Go Spelunking
Cave divers of Dal, rejoice! If you are looking for a dimly lit, romantic walk journeying through a complex cave system, the answer is right under your nose. Take your date through the campus tunnels and you will win their heart for sure.
By Katelyn Spurr