Free!

Remember those first couple weeks as an underclassman living on campus? You could walk outside and find yourself on the quad amongst students reading in the sun, people skateboarding to class, and the stereotypical disc-throwers playing a friendly game of ultimate frisbee. Over by the bulletin board you'd find a list of events to kick off the year - free BBQs, dances, meet and greets, etc.

Well, good news. You don't need to be a freshman to take advantage of these activities. In fact, you don't even need to be in college to partake. If you're just out of college like me, all you have to do is play the part! Dig up that old backpack. Carry around a notebook. Do whatever it takes to fit in and you're good to go. Get some free food, hit up the job fairs, whatever. If you're feeling ambitious, rush a couple frats and grab a few slices of pizza from the info sessions.

And this freeloading doesn't have to stop after the first few weeks of school. There's still plenty going on. My latest craze here has been forums. They're packed with information, knowledgeable people, and, if you're lucky, free food!! And I'm not just talking about cheese platters and grapes. I'm talkin full on sandwiches, 5 different selections of hummus, and even cocktails. Last week I got free pizza at one forum and then lasagna, hummus, and unlimited drinks at another one the next day.

So get yo butt in line at the next back-to-school barbeque and treat yourself to a free burger. Free food is out there. All you have to do is find it.