Socializing
-- Originally written by Liwen Shen(Lisa)
-- Updated by Zhangchi Shen (Scott)
As we all know, socializing plays an important role as part of our life experiences in United States. In brief, socializing includes having fun, releasing working and studying pressures in clubs, keeping social, networking, and catching up with your friends in lounges.
At Rider, there are many clubs on campus that you can join. In these groups, you can share your interests and hobbies with fellow members and make many friends in the process. Here are some of the clubs and organizations at Rider:
Chess Club
Teaching and informing students about the game of chess through tournament play
President - Chris Splaine, splainec@rider.edu
Advisor - Don Brown
Technology Club
The Technology Club promotes discussion about current issues in the fields of computers, gaming, and other technology.
President - Josh Reynolds, reynold
Advisor - Dr. Art Taylor
Brown Water Coffee House
An open-mic coffeehouse held on Wednesday nights in the Rider Pub. All snacks and beverages are free. Come by and sing what you hummed in the shower this morning or recite what you wrote on the way.
President - Ian Smith, smithia@rider.edu
Advisor - Dave Keenan, keenand@rider.edu, (609) 896-5000 x7106
I only listed some of the special interest groups at Rider, there are many other groups you can find. Here is the link: https://www.rider.edu/student-life/activities-organizations/special-interest-groups
Off Rider
In the “city that never sleeps,” everyone has an opinion about their favorite spots in the city. Therefore, in this section, I only list most famous places in New York City and in New Jersey, where you can have socializing activities according to each reputation and my personal preference.
New York City: The
re are lots of different clubs in New York City. The top three Asian clubs are: Circle, Hiro Ballroom, and the Park.
Location: 135 W, 41st street, New York, NY, 10036
Telephone: 212.575.4779
Open: Thursday 21:00 - 2:30p.m.
Friday / Saturday 22:00 - 4:30p.m.
Train: Q N R W 7 1 2 3 A C F B S
Cover: $10-$30/ Ladies free admission until midnight
Age: 21+
Location: 371 W 16th St, New York, NY, 10011
Telephone: 212.727.0212
Open: 6pm-12pm on weekday
6pm-4am on weekends
Train: A C E L
Covers: $10/ ladies free admission until midnight
Age: 21
Location: 118 10th Ave, 18th street,
New York, NY 10011
Telephone: 212.352.3313
Open: Sunday-Thursday 4p.m.-1a.m.
Friday- Saturday 4p.m.-4 a.m.
Train: A C E L at 14th St
No cover
Age: 21+
New Jersey: the closest bars off-campus is Winberie’s and Nassau Inn in Princeton.
Location: One Palmer Square Princeton,NJ 08542
Telephone: 609.921.0700
Open: Monday- Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 5:00 p.m. – 12 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bus: 606
No cover
Age: 21+
Location: Ten Palmer Square Princeton, NJ 08542
Telephone: 609.921.7500
Open: Monday – Thursday: 7a.m.-2p.m./ 5p.m.-10p.m.
Friday – Sunday: 7a.m.-10p.m.
Bus: 606
No cover
Age: 21+
* Age: 21+ is legal age to drink alcohol in United States, you have to show your driving license or your passport.
Special Events: Every year, during different holidays and seasons, you will come across special events in clubs, pubs or lounges in New York City. It is more fun for you to dress up according to different events, so it is easier to fit in. The biggest events during the year are Valentine’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve. Meanwhile, there are also smaller events, such as ladies’ free nights, moon festival parties, Qipao contest parties, non-profit events, happy hours, fashion parties, casino parties, D.J. showcase parties, and more.
Besides joining clubs, you can also go to many other places for socializing and activities.
Parks and Theaters are good choices!
I will provide some nearby Rider.
Parks:
1. Village Park. The park entrances are near Route 206, which is reached from Interstate 95 exit 7B (Princeton / Lawrenceville). https://www.lawrencetwp.com/rec-village-park.html
2. Central Park
https://www.lawrencetwp.com/rec-central-park.html
3. Lawrence Veterans Park
https://www.lawrencetwp.com/rec-veterans-park.html
Theaters:
1. AMC Theatres: 325 Sloan Avenue, Hamilton - (888) 262-4386
2. McCarter Theatre Center: 91 University Place, Princeton - (609) 258-2787
https://www.mccarter.org/home.aspx?page_id=1
3. Princeton Garden Theaters: 160 Nassau Street, Princeton (609) 683-7595
https://www.thegardentheatre.com/
There is no doubt that socializing is a key factor in our weekends and holidays. Since we are in United States, go and embrace American culture! Have fun!