Beyoncé said it perfectly on her 2011 Prince-esque track, "Schoolin' Life."

"At fourteen they asked me what I wanna be," she sings. "I said, 'Baby twenty one, so I'd get me a drink.'"

The struggle is real, especially when you're not yet 21 and you're on a college campus, where it can seem like every social activity involves alcohol.

But you don't have to pour it up to have a good time, and we're going to prove it.

Right. Now.

With school officially back in session at Michigan State University and other campuses nearby, here are five awesome hangouts for the students who can't drink legally.

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1. Pinball Pete's

Go to Pinball Pete's — one of the area's only remaining arcades — when you want to have a little old school fun.

From pinball machines to air hockey, Pinball Pete's is a vintage but popular hangout for students, with games ranging from 25 cents to $1.25.

Pacman? Skeeball? Galaga?

Nostalgia at its finest, even if it's nostalgia for games your parents played.

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And before you say "deuces," be sure to put your coordination skills to the test with a round or two or five of Dance Dance Revolution.

Up for a drive? Pinball Pete's has a second location in Ann Arbor if you'd like to challenge the students at the University of Michigan to a friendly competition.

How to go: Pinball Pete's, 220 Albert Ave., East Lansing. Noon to midnight Sunday through Thursday, noon to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. www.pinballpetes.net

2. Mac's Bar

Yes, Mac's Bar is indeed a ... bar, but the vast majority of their shows are all ages or 18 and up.

Located just west of MSU's campus, Mac's Bar is one of the few places, where "you can comfortably write on the walls and no one will yell at you," according to Scott Bell, a talent buyer who's booked shows there for the past decade.

A landmark in Lansing's music scene, Mac's Bar is known for its grimy, intimate feel. Plus, cool kids hang out there. You can rock out to heavy metal music one night and folk or rap the next.

"(Mac's Bar) is where you go when you want to see the next Macklemore before he blows up," he added.

In fact, Macklemore performed there with Lansing hip-hop artist James Gardin in 2009 to a crowd of maybe 70 people. Chance The Rapper performed there a few years later in 2013.

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And when you need to de-stress, stop by on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Mondays nights are reserved for those who need a good laugh. Local and regional comics perform, and the shows are always free. And you can dance all night long to EDM and techno music on Neon Tuesdays.

How to go: Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. 3 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday through Saturday. www.macsbar.com

3. Ranney Skatepark

Grab your skateboard or your rollerblades and get ready to channel your inner Tony Hawk this semester at Ranney Skatepark.

Three years in the making, Ranney Skatepark opened to the public in 2002. And it's free.

Tim Payne of Team Pain Enterprises, Inc. designed the 20,000-square-foot structure for the city of Lansing, so you know it's good.

Payne has personally produced over 200 facilities worldwide. And, in 1986, Tony Hawk's dad even asked Payne to start building ramps for the National Skateboarding Association.

Mikael Navarre-Williams, 21, first went to Ranney Skatepark last August to take photos of skaters, but he ended up becoming one himself.

"I like the community here," said Williams, who hangs out at the skate park five to six times a week.

And did we mention that Revival SkateShop is adding an indoor skate park to its space later this year?

How to go: Ranney Skatepark, 3201 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. Open daily from dawn to dusk. www.teampain.com

Revival SkateShop, 2722 E. Michigan Ave. #108, Lansing. Open daily from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Wednesdays.

4. Zap Zone

To paraphrase House of Pain's 1992 hit, "Jump Around," you can "spin, bump and slam around" at Zap Zone's Lansing location.

If bumper cars aren't your thing, try your hand at neon-colored miniature golf. The fully-themed course starts off at the Egyptian pyramids. Then, go underwater with the dolphins. Last stop? A pre-historic world with lava and a 40-feet Brontosaurus.

Oh, and definitely "jump around" in the Springz Trampoline Park.

How to go: Zap Zone, 936 Mall Dr. E., Lansing. Noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, noon to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, noon to midnight Friday and 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday. www.zap-zone.com/lansing/home

5. Spare Time

Chances are that you will probably hear about Spare Time at some point. They've got laser tag and over 4,000 square feet of arcade games. And it's all you can bowl for $10 Monday through Thursday nights.

If it's ever too crowded, swing by the MSU Union Spartan Lanes, where it's $2.25 per game Sunday through Thursday and $3 per game on Friday and Saturday.

Because you live in bowling country. Michigan ranked third in the nation for the number of certified bowling leagues in the 2016-17 season, according to the United States Bowling Congress — 2,950 leagues to be exact. That's a lot of bowling.

But I digress ... while you're at Spare Time, don't overlook the 1,500 tons of sand in the parking lot. Feeling limber? Challenge your squad and see who's best at beach volleyball.

That is, if you can't get a slot on the two sand volleyball courts outside MSU's IM Sports East Fitness Center.

How to go: Spare Time Entertainment Center, 3101 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing. 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday. 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. www.sparetimelansing.com

MSU Union, 49 Abbot Rd., East Lansing. 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Saturday except Wednesdays. 4 p.m. to midnight Wednesday. union.msu.edu/entertainment

MSU IM Sports East Fitness Center, hours vary. www.recsports.msu.edu

Contact Princess Gabbara at pgabbara@lsj.com or 517-377-1006. Follow her on Twitter at @PrincessGabbara.