If you’re not comfortable with buses and metro, walking is a hell of a thing here. I recommend you set an exploration plan for yourself. If you love donuts, find the best donut place in each neighborhood and use getting there as practice and a way to see parts of the city along the way. Sometimes it’s overwhelming how much you can do here but it also means you’re not losing out because you can find whatever fits your fancy.

Take advantage of your student discount. Check out smaller, live music places that play genres you like. People are pretty friendly in those spaces.