Discover countless ways to spend your weekend just a short drive from your student housing. Search for retro decor, quirky collectibles and rare books at Exit 76 Antique Mall, then update your wardrobe with discounted designer labels at Edinburgh Premium Outlets. Get your culture fix with a tour of the city center – where you’ll find an unexpected bounty of iconic modern architecture and beautiful public artworks by the likes of Dale Chihuly and Henry Moore. Later, treat yourself to a brownie sundae at historic ice cream parlor Zaharakos, before catching a play at the Harlequin Theatre.

From your fully furnished apartment at The Annex of Columbus, you can walk to classes at Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus in just 10 minutes. Wake up in your private bedroom, choose an outfit from the spacious closet, then catch up with your flatmates over a cup of coffee at the kitchen breakfast bar. The best way to explore on weekends is by car, so consider making the most of the free on-site parking.

You’re a 10-minute drive from the city center, and a 10-minute walk from Columbus Municipal Airport – perfect for those weekend getaways. In between adventures, recharge your batteries at home. Grab a snack from the kitchen fridge, then hit the fitness center for an energising workout. Soak up the sunshine whilst playing volleyball on the outdoor court, or practice your skills on the cornhole court instead. Afterwards, take a load of washing down to the laundry and freshen up with a hot shower.

Emerge feeling focused and ready to work on a paper at your bedroom desk. Use the cyber cafe computers to help with research, then when you’re done, kick back in front of the cable TV in the living room. Later, cook dinner with your friends in the communal kitchen, before spending the rest of the evening relaxing on the Clubhouse’s comfy couches. Use the dishwasher to help clean up – or, if you don’t feel like cooking at all, head out to one of the local restaurants. Try Riviera Maya for Tex-Mex favourites, or Zwanzig Z for artisan pizza.