Every winter brings a roller coaster of emotions, from pure joy to get-me-out-of-here misery. Here are the inevitable stages everybody goes through when the snow hits.

Sure, you could do what you do every year for New Year’s Eve. But since you’re out, why not mix things up a bit? From Shakespeare-inspired improv to polar bear plunges, indie rock icons to the Time Warp, here are 10 creative ways to ring in 2015. Got another suggestion? Share it in the comments.

Life during college is full of opportunity. When else are you going to live in the same building as all of your friends, have free time while everyone is at work from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and pull all-nighters to explore the city? You need wheels to get out and carpe diem, but owning a car in college can be tricky—and expensive—between permits, parking, insurance, and gas. If you’re navigating student life without a car, check out all the ways you’re not maxing out on these years. (Feeling bummed out? Don’t worry. Sign up for Zipcar and you’ll have the freedom of reserving a car by the hour or day, so you can hit the road when you want and forget about it when you don’t.)

With its parade of pink hearts, prolific cupids, and endless supply of smooching teddy bears, it’s no wonder that the arrival of Valentine’s Day elicits a collective groan from singles and couples alike. But hold on, Grinches: it is possible to plan a Valentine’s Day date that’s creative, fun, and free of marked-up prix fixe menus and sappy clichés. So to those who think they’re done with Valentine’s Day: give it another chance this year. Trust us on this one.