<p>My D asked me this question today. She is a little bit concerned that the winter will be absolutely dead in terms of social stuff once football ends, also knowing that there is not much to do in South Bend and Chicago is expensive. Can any present students fill us in? Thanks.</p>
<p>Nope nothing to do. I just sit in my room and stare at the wall. It was particularly interesting today. I thought for a second I counted 145 blemishes, which was off from my count of 146 the day before. However I recounted and discovered that I was wrong the second time. Indeed there were 146 blemishes on my wall. Tomorrow I might count again. You can't be too sure. In the mean time I might go bowling like I did 2 weeks ago, or camping like I did last night, or go see a movie, or hang out with friends. There's just nothing to do when you don't feel like counting the blemishes again...</p>
<p>Short answer? Yes.</p>
<p>Long answer:</p>
<p>Football weekends are something special, and kind of sets you up for a fall. I mean, seriously, how can things compare to literally thousands of people milling around anxiously and absorbing (and adding to) the amazing atmosphere that is the Notre Dame family on a football weekend? </p>
<p>Yea, things die down, but there are still tons of things to do, just not the same things. Parties kind of die down, even though there are always off-campus parties, but there are always tons of campus events, as well as SUB movies - movies recently in theaters for a measly 3 dollars, right on campus. Plus, life has a tendency of entertaining you when you're just hanging out with your friends, which inevitably happens when you all live so close to each other.</p>
<p>Chicago trips are good every once in a while. I think I'm going to Riverdance in April. </p>
<p>Plus you get to reminisce about the good-ole'-days of football season, which is always fun.</p>
<p>That was helpful, Kevdude, thanks! I guess it's reasonable to expect things to change somewhat after a crazy fun football season, but because we haven't been able to visit the campus yet it is hard to envision what is there and how the students have fun. I guess she will find out when she does an overnight visit. Again, thanks.</p>
<p>Intramural maybe???? that can keep you busy</p>
<p>Your daughter's social experience will of course be shaped by football weekends in the fall. Outside of football, one of the biggest determining factors is whether or not she is into the drinking / partying scene. There is plenty of that if she is. Don't be alarmed! ND has something for everyone. As mentioned there are SUB movies and lots of events going on campus. Legends is an on campus concert / dance hall with lots of up-and-coming music acts and comedians. Several weeks ago they had a nationally acclaimed hypnotist perform. Travelling comedy clubs perform almost every weekend. </p>
<p>There are also basketball games and hockey games to attend. They're actually a ton of fun, despite the fact that they're...not football. There'll always be something to do, assuming your daughter is open-minded and finds a good group of friends to hang out with - which she will, this is Notre Dame!</p>
<p>I asked my son the same thing. He applied as well. He said there is always the basketball season.</p>
<p>It is important to note that people who have absolute apathy when it comes to sports are also able to find things to do.</p>