Blog #2: Bowl a strike at 300 San Jose

Another weekend rolls by and nothing happened.

You went to work, did your homework and sat at home doing the bare minimum with your friends.

Here’s an idea, hit up 300 San Jose — located at 5420 Thornwood Dr. in San Jose near Westfield Oakridge Mall — for a night of fun and games without the ridiculous Dave & Busters prices.

300 is an entertainment center that focuses on the young adult by providing cheap bowling, pool and a pretty substantial bar and grill.

Each lane has comfortable leather seating and club style lighting.

Blog #2: Get involved at SJSU

What makes SJSU fun?

As we all know, SJSU is referred to as a commuter school. Although many may not live on campus to experience or witness the fun that may go on after hours, they’re events that any student can partake in to enrich their college experience.

First and foremost, the one thing I would suggest for students to do is putting yourself out there and getting involved, go to events and try new things and meet new people.

A few fun things to do around campus are the events that Associated Students provide. Movie nights and campus fairs are a good way to meet new people.

Blog #2: Getting away from the hectic school work

SJSU students more than likely realized early on that the SJSU campus is situated right in the heart of the downtown area.

All within walking distance of campus, students can break from the sobriety of class work — tests, papers, annoying teachers — and occupy themselves with a little fun.

Located just blocks away on Market Street is the San Jose Museum of Art.

If you need some quiet time, this is definitely the place to visit.

Full of contemporary and modern art, the museum currently has Ansel Adams’ work on display, photography depicting a naturalist state of mind, which is actually kind of ideal considering the closest thing to nature in the area is the ivy overgrowth stretched across the side of the museum’s building.

Blog #2: The little big city of San Jose

We are conveniently located in the middle of a bustling little city called San Jose.

With so many restaurants, bars and clubs within blocks of each other, there’s an activity that almost anyone can enjoy.

To further my research on the thrills of downtown San Jose, I went out last night to a small bar located on Santa Clara Street.

Keep in mind that it was purely for the sake of this blog … and, alright, my friend’s birthday.

The crowd was diverse in ethnicities and age, and everyone was out just having a good time.

There are a lot of bars like this downtown that I feel encompass this energy — fun, carefree and a nice social spot.

Blog #2: Get outside and discover these fun places in San Jose

With the increasing student fees and not to mention the current prices for movie tickets, the last thing you want is spending a fortune on a fun filled weekend in downtown San Jose.

Rather than spending your Saturday’s and Sunday’s at home in front of the TV or slaving over your homework for hours, take a break and check out these five free San Jose activities.

1)      If you enjoy modern art and are interested in environmental issues, stop by the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art for their upcoming Afterlife exhibition. Starting November 7th, visitors can admire a series of recycled objects that have been transformed into artwork. 560 South First St.

Blog #2: Once in a lifetime theatre performance

Get out of campus and take a walk downtown, and you might think that San Jose’s entertainment value lies only in clubbing, eating or museum hopping.

It is fun to dress up and do the downtown circuit on a Friday — one that starts with Giza and ends with a 2 a.m. burrito at La Vic’s — but sometimes you need a change of pace.

The solution to that is on that little block between Philz Coffee and Starbucks — the San Jose Repertory Theatre.

It sounds like it’s only for theatre buffs or something to do for an assignment, but it’s really for anyone who likes their entertainment to be thought-provoking and interesting.

Plus, there’s the fun of knowing that what you’re seeing is a rare moment.

More than meets the eye

I’m part African, but you wouldn’t know that by looking at me. My dad grew up in Zambia before moving to San Jose when he was 16.

My mother was born in India, and then moved to Kenya before growing up in England, but that’s not something you’d see in my face.

Being born and raised in California meant that I am disconnected from my Hindu roots. I don’t identify with my culture. That’s not something you can recognize by glancing in my direction.  I’m unable to relate to my family members who have grown up immersed in our Hindu celebrations and fasts.