By John Formulak

My goal is to give you some tips on what you should and should not do in order to maximize your party to chill ratio.

First off many of you are wondering what “Party-Chill” actually means. Well the best definition I can give you is being able to have a good time all while maintaining and giving off the calm and collected vibe.  Contrary to popular belief, it is not socially acceptable to get arrested, get in fights with randos, cry during parties, or creep on people.  It all boils down to being the person everyone wants to be around (ie ultimate party favor). My goal is to give you some tips on what you should and should not do in order to maximize your party to chill ratio.

What Not To Do:

·         Do not pick fights with others. There will be many different universities represented at the spring break hotspots. This means that there will inevitably be school pride, and thus trash talk between schools. It is important to understand that everyone is trying to have a good time, but can be ruined by some roid-raging meathead who snapped at an ignorant “Purdouche” comment. I’m not saying to not defend yourself or the Boilers; I am just saying that less confrontation the better your trip will be.

·         Do not be a sloptart. Everybody despises that person that has is an extreme liability and has to be watched at all times. If you are the type of person that wanders off by themselves and people actually have to worry if you are alive, then I am talking about you. My advice would to be to just handle your “fun”.  Fun isn’t waking up trying to piece together why you have marker all over your face and the reason behind your shorts being soaking wet.

·         Do not get arrested. This is a pretty obvious one, but should still be addressed. Cops on spring break are usually not out to get anyone. They understand that there will be some illegal activity going on and will look passed most things. But sometimes people get a little liquid courage in them and think that if they yell or threaten the cops that they will just stand down or let you go. Trust me, they will end you. Just stay controlled and smooth talk your way out of it.

What To Do:

·         Go with the flow. Be that person that has is easy going and doesn’t have to have an opposing opinion for every little comment or suggestion. People like to be around others with common interests. We all hate person that has to give their counter argument on every topic whether or not they are included in the conversation. If you decide to be that person I can guarantee you will be shunned and thus friendless.

·         Stay positive. In a spring break setting it is essential to maintain a positive composure.  Things will not go the way it was planned especially when dealing with property owners or hotel staff. Make sure you are that person that everyone looks at for reassurance in stressful situations. Later this will buy you some mad prop points and give you the confidence to throw the mack down on your crush.

·         Make some moves. This is spring break, a place where you will meet people that you will most likely never come in contact with again. It is a time to use that questionable pick up line and see some reactions. If it’s positive go ahead and pursue, but if it’s negative chalk that one up as a loss and dip out. Worst case scenario you will never see that person again, move on.

Just relax, layback, and be easy. If you have any comments, concerns, or just plain disagree hit me up @Johny_TruLove