Halloween is right around the corner, and for many, we've procrastinated on plans and costumes alike. As a college student in particular, there are a lot of great options for Halloween night. Halloween is personally my favorite holiday, since it gives me a free pass to dress up as insanely as I want, and no one will think twice about it. It's super fun, and there are so many great ways to celebrate it. All of these check off the necessary Halloween traditions - mainly, eating copious amounts of sugar and dressing up as someone else for a day.

1. Bring a few buddies or a date and find the nearest pumpkin patch.

Pumpkin patches around Halloween time are a signature part of the Halloween experience. Many of them will have corn mazes or some sort of haunted attraction to draw visitors who want to be spooked. If there is no such attraction there, pumpkin patches are also great for photoshoots. Pick up a few pumpkins while you're there and throw a carving party, or you can even bake a pumpkin pie!

2. Stop by a costume party, or throw your own.

These are always a fun way to see others' creativity as well as for them to see yours! It's a fun way to show off your costume, as well as socialize. If it's a busier party, there's always someone new to talk to. If it's a small get together, throw on some scary movies in the background, or bake some Halloween themed goodies!

3. Go trick or treating!

Who says kids get to have all the fun?? Trick or treating is just as enjoyable as an adult as it is when you're younger, even if it's a little less socially acceptable. Bring friends along and go trick or treating in your neighborhood and bring in that sweet, Halloween candy goodness.

4. Have a night out, with costumes.

If you're not looking for Halloween themed party, but still want to socialize, take a few friends to walk around downtown or another popular spot on Halloween night. Go to dinner and see a movie, or go get ice cream! This way, you'll be able to see other costumes, wear your own, but act like it's a regular night out. This is a more relaxed, but still fun way to spend your Halloween.

5. Have a night in.

Either by yourself, or with a very small group of people, have a movie night or a game night. This is the most relaxed way to spend your Halloween if you're not in the mood for a lot of excited people milling around. Sometimes, though, these kinds of nights are the best if you're stressed out and need to relax.

Whichever route you choose to take, have a happy and SAFE Halloween!