{"id":1361,"date":"2020-02-05T07:58:12","date_gmt":"2020-02-05T02:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/67.205.158.89\/?p=1361"},"modified":"2024-08-06T15:23:56","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T09:53:56","slug":"dating-on-a-dime-on-valentines-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/dating-on-a-dime-on-valentines-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Dating on a Dime on Valentines Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/dating-on-a-dime-on-valentines-day\/#Bargain_Hunt\" >Bargain Hunt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/dating-on-a-dime-on-valentines-day\/#Master_Chef\" >Master Chef<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/dating-on-a-dime-on-valentines-day\/#View_Finder\" >View Finder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/dating-on-a-dime-on-valentines-day\/#Sweet_Serenade\" >Sweet Serenade<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/dating-on-a-dime-on-valentines-day\/#Home_Cinema\" >Home Cinema<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/dating-on-a-dime-on-valentines-day\/#Know_Your_Audience\" >Know Your Audience<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s a first date or a long-term lover, Valentine\u2019s Day doesn\u2019t have to leave you drowning in overdraft. There are plenty of low-cost, romantic activities on offer, no matter where you study. Here are some ideas to help you knock the socks off that special someone!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bargain_Hunt\"><\/span><strong>Bargain Hunt<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are you a food fiend? Eating out can be inexpensive if you\u2019re willing to look past the high-street chains. Go for small, family-run businesses that are high quality, charming, and cheap. There are also dozens of apps that offer huge discounts on local restaurants, allowing a fine dining experience at throwaway prices!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Master_Chef\"><\/span><strong>Master Chef<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fancy yourself as a bit of a Jamie Oliver? You can enjoy exquisite cuisine in the comfort of your <strong>student accommodation<\/strong> for just a fraction of the price. Just brush off those crumbs from yesterday\u2019s late-night pizza and light some candles. If you set the mood right, your date will be eating out of your hand in no time!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"View_Finder\"><\/span><strong>View Finder<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Often, the most special moments are the simple ones. Consider finding a nice quiet spot with a view over the city \u2013 a bridge, a rooftop, or even a multi-storied car park. Bring a bunch of grapes or a glass of wine, and watch the world go about its day as you feel the wind in your hair.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sweet_Serenade\"><\/span><strong>Sweet Serenade<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most student cities will have plenty of cheap or free live music open to all. Whether it\u2019s jazz down at the local pub or a student band debut in the common room\u00a0\u2014 live music provides a romantic atmosphere for the perfect date.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Home_Cinema\"><\/span><strong>Home Cinema<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why go to the movies when you have Netflix? Choose from a wide variety of entertainment options without even having to leave your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>student accommodation<\/strong><\/a>! Dim the lights, grab some popcorn and snuggle up to a classic rom-com.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_Your_Audience\"><\/span><strong>Know Your Audience<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s no need to bury your partner in teddies and heart-shaped balloons. A simple, thoughtful gesture is all you need to woo your date, like a small bunch of hand-picked flowers or a box of chocolates. Baking some homemade cookies or making a playlist will also go down a treat with the one you want to impress.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t have a date lined up this February? Lucky for you, there\u2019ll be plenty of others within your student accommodation in the same boat. Why not get together, order some pizzas, or hit the town? Friendship is the best kind of love, after all.<\/p>\n<p><em>Written by Holly Young<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether it\u2019s a first date or a long-term lover, Valentine\u2019s Day doesn\u2019t have to leave you drowning in overdraft. There are plenty of low-cost, romantic activities on offer, no matter where you study. Here are some ideas to help you knock the socks off that special someone! Bargain Hunt Are you a food fiend? 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