{"id":5163,"date":"2018-02-03T11:51:59","date_gmt":"2018-02-03T15:51:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.fitnyc.edu\/admissions\/?p=5163"},"modified":"2018-02-03T11:51:59","modified_gmt":"2018-02-03T15:51:59","slug":"semester-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.fitnyc.edu\/admissions\/2018\/02\/03\/semester-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Semester Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome Back Everyone!<\/p>\n

I hope you all were able to enjoy your breaks. It definitely felt nice to rejuvenate and prepare for spring semester! In doing so, I have thought about how to make the best of my last semester at FIT. Before assignments and projects kick in, I love to take advantage of what FIT and New York City have to offer. As this is my last spring living in Manhattan (sigh…), I was thinking of of my favorite activities, and things I am yet to try. Here are a few ideas you might want to try too!<\/p>\n

FIT Fitness Classes:<\/strong>
\nFIT offers free athletics\/fitness classes, which do not require prior registration. Classes are offered in different categories, such as spin classes, cardio classes, open gym classes, and so on. While athletics classes are a requirement for some majors, not everyone gets the opportunity to try them out. My goal is to try the kickboxing and spin classes before I graduate. Have any of you tried them? I would love to know your thoughts!<\/p>\n

NYC Restaurant Week:<\/strong>
\nEvery year, popular restaurants in the city participate in restaurant week. For special, fixed lunch and dinner prices, restaurants offer preset menus to try. A few years back, I tried the fixed dinner at Riverpark in east Manhattan. My friends and I were able to pick from the different options for a three course meal. My main dish was a pumpkin pesto pasta- not only was this delicious, but it was something I never would have thought to try on my own! This is the perfect opportunity to try some new food (for a reasonable price) that you might not have otherwise!<\/p>\n

Groupons!:<\/strong>
\nRecently, a friend and I found an awesome deal for a spa groupon in Koreatown. Before the craziness of the semester begins, my friend and I were able to unwind and spend the day at the different sauna rooms and hot tubs. This is something I would have never done on my own, (especially once my school work picks-up) if I had not seen the offer. Groupon is always promoting different discounts to fun and unique outings. Sometimes, there are even opportunities for additional student discounts- keep an eye out!<\/p>\n

These are just a few, unique ideas to make the most of your semester. Of course, we all put all lot of time and energy into school and our work; it is important to take time to enjoy all FIT and the city has to offer! Balance is key, right? What do you all like do make time for during the semester.<\/p>\n

Happy first week,
\nAnnmarie x<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Welcome Back Everyone! I hope you all were able to enjoy your breaks. It definitely felt nice to rejuvenate and prepare for spring semester! In doing so, I have thought about how to make the best of my last semester at FIT. Before assignments and projects kick in, I love to take advantage of what … <\/p>\n

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