Psssssttt! Hey you…yeah, you. Want to know where you can score some free swag?
Greetings my fellow denizens of academia and welcome to the show that never ends…
During your time here at FAU many questions may float into that thought box of yours. In fact, up until now it’s been said that everything you ever needed to know you learned in kindergarten. Wow, was that guy wrong. It’s a good thing the UP has got you covered, regarding all things that rock, roll, hop and/or hip. This section is going to show you who, what, when, where and even why you should never need search beyond the walls of FAU for entertainment. After all, there’s no place like campus.
As new students here at FAU you’ll receive your Owl card, complete with embarrassing bed-head ID photo. Treat your Owl card with great care, as it is your passport to free entertainment. Yes, that’s right…FREE.
No cash? No problem. No transportation? No problem. From campus events, cookouts and live concerts – all with free food – your Owl card is the key to fabulous free fun at FAU.
And forget Blockbuster, FYE, iTunes and LimeWire, the FAU library has tons of free DVDs, CDs and even MP3s available for rental. That’s right, the library is much more than just a funky smelling place with a ton (a million to be exact) of books. Aside from a great place to study, the library is also a great place to score free stuff – just be sure to bring your Owl card.
Local Boca Hot SpotsAfter Hours Cramming / Binge Studying:
Levine-Weinberger Jewish Life Center Study Lounge (On Campus)-Around the corner from the S.E. Wimberly Library-Open 24 hours-Computer lab with 20 stations-Two enclosed rooms for group study-Tons of tables (in and outside) and quiet corners to study all night long
Dorm Study Lounges & Computer Labs-Computer labs are on the first floor of each dorm -Each lab has 20+ stations plus a scanner, printers & dry-erase boards-Study lounges on each floor of every dorm on campus-Tables, chairs, couches for studying and hanging out-All rooms are quiet & well-lit
Coffee/Juice Bars:
Einstein Bros. Bagels (On Campus)-777 Glades Road -(561) 297-3000-Mon – Thu 7:30 a.m – 7 p.m. Fri. 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.-Free Wi-Fi-Regular/Full Menu-Spacious air-conditioned eating area
Neighborhood Coffee-6020 North Federal Hwy. -(561) 998-7777-Mon – Fri 7:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sat – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.-Free Wi-Fi-Killer coffee bar to cram for those exams-Cool place to go on a date for some gelato-Tons of room with leather chairs, couches and outdoor patio-Great freshly baked goods and sandwiches-32-inch Plasma TV
Jamba Juice -1400 Glades Road inside University Commons (Across the street from FAU)-(561) 620-8895-Mon – Fri 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sat 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sun 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.-Normal dí©cor/menu-Try an energy boost for late night studying or even some emongrass or ginkgo biloba for that extra edge
Starbucks (On Campus)-777 Glades Road, Boca Raton-561-297-3000-Mon – Thu 7:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri – 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.-Free Wi-Fi-Regular Starbucks menu inside and outdoor seating
WOWCheck out Weeks of Welcome (WOW) during your first two weeks of fall for fun events, social activities & free food. Visit www.fau.edu/wow for an event schedule on your campus.
UP’s Un-Official Top 5 All-Time Welcome to College Songs
“College Kids” – Reliant K
“Going Away To College” – Blink 182
“School” – Nirvana
“Be True To Your School” – The Beach Boys
“No Such Thing” – John Mayer
