<p>I just moved to the far western suburbs of Chicago for a summer internship and I'm having a hard time finding lots of college-aged people to hang out with. I REALLY don't want to waist most of my summer weekends sitting in my apartment because I don't have people to go see the sights with. I've been looking at the night clubs but it's very tough when your not quite 21 and the under-aged places are sadfully filled with ecstasy seeking teeny-boppers. Other activities I can think of are no fun by yourself. Any suggestions of places to go and things to do that allow a single person to easily meet other college-aged people?</p>
<p>Thanks so much!</p>
<p>Don't trust anybody. Your best bet is to live in isolation. I'm not joking, either.</p>
<p>People only get you in trouble and make things complicated. Concentrate on school and remember what matters most - your future.</p>
<p>deluxehardballer, you seem unhappy. i'm sorry if you've had bad experiences with people.<br>
brendank- you might want to check and see if there's a facebook group that could help you...i usually don't think meeting people online is a good idea but in this case maybe it would help</p>
<p>I'm a master of doing things alone- there's so much fun awaiting you on your computer.</p>
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<li><p>4chan.org- the people here can be a little mean, but I have had some of my best laughs here</p></li>
<li><p>ytmnd.com- similar to 1, but users create mini sites with a looping sound. Some productions turn out absolutely hillarious!</p></li>
<li><p>Free games- </p></li>
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<p>Retail Games Gone Free:Savage, Ground Control, Tribes 1, A lot more can't remember</p>
<p>Good Free Retail Quality Games: America's Army, CellFactor Revolution</p>
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<li><p>Counter-strike</p></li>
<li><p>Porn</p></li>
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<p>But if you must be a dirty conformist, a good place to meet friends is at the park or something where a bunch of college kids usually like to play bbal or the like.</p>
<p>hey Brendank I can relate. I am doing an internship in NYC for the summer, expect I am living in a dorm with other students who are doing internships as well. The thing is that everyone is so independent, they do their work from 9-5 and then no one wants to hang out or anything afterwards. It is very different from my college dorm, where everyone was always in the halls hanging out.</p>
<p>Try the "strictly platonic" section of craigslist.</p>