Student Life

The life of a student at Regent School of Undergraduate Studies is anything but boring. In addition to a rigorous academic workload, you find ways to get “plugged in” through participation in University events, getting involved in student organizations and sharing thoughts and experiences through student testimonies.

Outdoor Recreation (Parks and Beaches)

Perhaps, you need a break from your studies and want to enjoy some fresh open air by yourself or with friends and family. If this is the case, there are numerous places in the area that you can visit. You have many choices, amongst them are visiting a park or enjoying a walk along the boardwalk or seashore at Oceanfront.

Fun Beach Events
VB Parks & Recreation Center
Mount Trashmore Park
Norfolk Botanical Gardens
First Landing State Park
Colonial WilliamsburgYorktown Victory Center

Sightseeing and Activities
City of Virginia Beach
Hampton Roads Web Portal
VB Convention of Visitors Bureau

Jamestown
Oceanfront Cruises
Ocean Breeze Water Park
Water Country USA
Harbor Tours
Virginia State Parks

Athletic Activities (Sporting Events & Gyms)

If you are the athletic type and enjoy working out there are several gyms in the area that offer competitive rates to our students. However, if you enjoy watching sports check out some our local hockey team, arena football or college sports teams.

Norfolk Admirals Hockey
Old Dominion University Men’s & Women’s Basketball Games
Norfolk Tides Baseball
Norfolk Nighthawks Arena Football
Offshore Sport Fishing
Virginia Beach Sportsplex
Bally Fitness
Gold's Gym
YMCA

Indoor Entertainment (Theaters, Concerts & Museums)

Virginia is rich in history, culture and indoor entertainment. Whether your preference is performing arts, music, history or natural sciences - Virginia probably has a venue that will interest you!

Concerts

The Norva – best concert venue in the area
Va Beach Amphitheater
Portsmouth Amphitheater
Ted Constant Convocation Center
Chrysler Hall
Norfolk Scope Arena
Harbor Park
Virginia Symphony Christian Concerts Search Engine

Museums
Virginia Marine Science Museum The Old Coast Guard Station Contemporary Art Center of Virginia Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum
Nauticus National Maritime Center The Chrysler Museum
MacArthur Memorial Museum
The Children's Museum
Virginia Air & Space Center
Virginia Living Museum
Peninsula Fine Arts Center
Mariners' Museum
Virginia War Museum

Theatres
Regent Theatre
Virginia Musical Theatre
Harrison Opera House
Wells Theatre
Attucks Theatre

Food & Social Spots (Restaurants, Movies, Cafes & Coffee Houses)

Do you want to find a place where you can get good food and simply "hang-out" with family and friends? Here are some spots that might interest you. Do you want to recommend a "hot spot?" Send it to us, Click here.

Specific Restaurants
No Frill Grill
Baker's Crust
The Cheesecake Factory
Cold Stone Ice Cream
Outback Steakhouse
Japanese Steak and Sushi-Kyoto's Steakhouse
The Olive Garden

Cafes & Coffee Houses
Fair Grounds (in Ghent)
The Ordinary
Starbucks
Java Junction
The Daily Grind
Barnes & Noble
Our Daily Bread International Gourmet Cafe & Deli

Movies

Virginia Beach movie theatres
Cinema Café

Favorite "hot spots"

What are your favorite hotspots or online resources to find things to do? We want to hear from you.

Read what other students recommended.

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