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Breaking Out of the Brandeis Bubble: Ice Skating

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Sara Cardenas Student Contributor, Brandeis University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Brandeis chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

There’s no denying that this winter has been anything but white.  But there is one thing that is white this winter: Frog Pond!  Nestled in the heart of Boston Commons, Frog Pond is the ideal place for an outdoor skate. This weekend take a trip off campus with your friends or your significant other.  It’s guaranteed to be tons of fun!  Here’s everything you need to know so you can plan your trip: 

Transportation:

  • Hop on the Boston/Cambridge shuttle and walk down Newbury Street until you reach the Boston Commons.  Frog Pond is located about a five to ten minute walk from the start of the park. 
  • If you’re going on a day that the shuttle doesn’t run you can take the commuter rail and the T.  It’s really easy and you’ll be dropped off right near the Commons.

Admission: 

  • There’s a $5 admission rate with a $10 skate rental fee.  On Tuesday nights from 6-7, show your college ID to get a discount. 

While You’re There: 

  • While the Zamboni is hard at work, definitely make a stop at the Frog Pond Café.  It’s seriously worth shelling out a couple bucks for hot chocolate or a snack to help warm you up. 
  • Make a day of your excursion and do a little shopping and dinner afterwards in Boston. 
  • Try not to get wiped out by a little kid on one of these: 

Happy skating collegiettes! 

I am a double major in Anthropology and International/Global Studies with a minor in Creativity, the Arts, and Social Transformation at Brandeis University. As a native Southern Californian, I have a born passion for avocados and an innate dread of cold weather. In my free time I love cooking (with avocados of course), drawing and writing.