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A lot of students at Potsdam might look around and immediately say, "There's nothing to do here," or, "Potsdam is in the middle of nowhere." Those same students will spend the next few years hanging out in their dorm rooms, bored out of their minds. Possibly drinking alcohol. But they're wrong about Potsdam; granted, if you're from a city, Potsdam is a little smaller. But that doesn't mean there's nothing to do.
Once you arrive on campus in August, you will have a blank canvas on which to start creating your life as a student at SUNY Potsdam. Beyond your classes, social life, and possible jobs, being involved on campus can become a significant part of your student life.
At first glance, Potsdam's music scene might not seem like much. Take a closer look and you'll find a tightly woven network of friends and musicians anxious to get their music to the community. Getting involved in the scene is as easy as going to a few shows or joining an on-campus organization.
It's your first weekend on campus, and you've been in classes or doing homework all week. Sure, you want to get out and do something, but where can you go? The Barrington Student Union has a surprising amount of options for the listless.