Summary by @tldr:

Without the legendary golden spoon, or a full ride scholarship, a University student must find ways to survive the lifestyle while having a little to nothing budget.
Many universities have clubs and organizations that can keep you interacted, and they will typically host activities that go on during the week and weekend nights.
The campus hosted activities are normally free for students, which can include all there athletic clubs (football, hockey, etc.
People don't always realize how many "free" things there are to do: Frisbee golf, ice skating, swimming, fishing, rollerblading, hiking, and many many others.