With the end of the semester coming up, it’s difficult to make time to do something fun for a change. You may be thinking, “But Rima, what is a ‘fun?’ I forgot! How do I get a ‘fun’?” No worries—here are some ideas to help you discover (or rediscover) some interesting things to do.

1. Go to an independent bookstore

There’s nothing like getting some new books that weren’t $300 and assigned for some random bio class! If you’re trying to stay close to campus, check out Subterranean Books on the Delmar Loop, which always has solid options. If you want to venture out a bit, take the No. 1 bus to Left Bank Books, which also has a combination of new and used books, so it’s slightly less expensive than Subterranean. If you’re feeling wild, take the MetroLink to Maplewood and go to The Book House, which is a short walk from the station. I especially recommend The Book House because it’s close to Foundation Grounds, a cute coffee shop with good sandwiches. You can read and snack! There’s also an ALDI, which is another great place to read and snack!

2. Take a random bus

It’s time to put that U-Pass to use. This is a great way to change up the scenery and get out of the bubble, especially if you don’t have a car. You can get on both directions of the No. 1 or No. 2 bus at Mallinckrodt bus terminal. You can also catch the No. 16 by the stop that’s close to Kayak’s. Hop on and see where it goes—you might find your next favorite place in St. Louis. Are you nervous about getting lost? Just stay on the bus until it loops around the opposite direction, bringing you back to campus. It’s the best way to explore St. Louis easily without having the fear of accidentally being dropped off in an unfamiliar place and not knowing how to get back!

3. See a show at The Improv Shop

Located in Central West End, The Improv Shop is a fun place to go and, well, see some improv (and easily accessible by the No. 1 bus, in case you decided to follow my previous advice and are now up-to-date on all the hippest bus routes). On Friday nights, I’d recommend going to their show called Storyteller. During each show, they invite a special guest (usually someone notable in the St. Louis area) to tell funny stories about their life. From that, the theater’s house team will improvise scenes based on these anecdotes. After Storyteller, you can stick around for another show, called The Improv Shop Against Humanity. They also have performances on most other nights, but you can check their website for more information.

4. Stay in and order a pizza, but don’t tell anyone about it, because then you’ll have to share your pizza

Look, doing things off campus is great. But it’s okay to remember that no matter what, Domino’s/Pointers/Jet’s/Pizza Hut/some other subset of corporate America will always love you. Order a pizza or six, log into your roommate’s Netflix account and call it a night. Honestly, make an event out of it! Dress up in your best, freshly washed sweatpants! Throw on a baggy sweatshirt! Make it a groutfit, if you’re feeling fancy! Who cares if the pizza delivery person thinks you’re lame for spending a Friday evening alone and looking like a zoo elephant who’s given up? Who cares if he/she/they judge you for getting pineapple and mushrooms on your pizza? This is America. You do what you WANT.