Things to Do Outside ESU Through My Eyes of 22

Many East Stroudsburg University students, no matter the age or the year, are constantly looking for things to do outside of the fairly small Pennsylvania campus. Even the freshman students, once passed the initial culture college shock, eventually want to break free from their dorm rooms and explore what East Stroudsburg and nearby downtown Stroudsburg have to offer. Moreover, students that commute from other regions of Pennsylvania or New Jersey that are forced to stick around the campus all day grow tiresome of returning to the Student Union day in and day out.

This may be a small college town, but there is definitely no shortage of things to do outside of campus.

Since I was raised about 30 minutes from ESU, deep in the corn fields of Reeders, and attended the Pocono Mountain East School District from kindergarten through graduation, I would like to think I know the Poconos like the back of my hand...sadly. Although I wasn't born here and it pains me to admit this, but the term "townie" could probably be seen on my forehead from miles away. So why not contribute my knowledge of the place that I've lived for the past 20 years to those who are less fortunate? 

Don't get me wrong, this blog is dedicated to students like me who are nearly pennyless, driving lemons (or taking the heel-toe express), that are bored with their downtime on campus. Some entries might require the use of a car (which would mean leaving your precious parking spot) and some entries might require being 21 (or a designated driver). Nevertheless, there are plenty of options to be explored whether you're looking for art and entertainment, nightlife, restaurants, shopping or outdoor life. 

I wouldn't advise people of my age group to go places I wouldn't want to go, so I plan to take on the task of visiting them myself to scope out the scene. That being said it should be kept in mind that this blog is going to be centered on things to do outside of ESU through the eyes of a 22-year-old. I should also note that none of my plans include entering a fraternity house of any kind. In a town this small, those houses are the easiest to find.

 Taking in all that the Poconos has to offer.