Well, everyone, the Fall Semester is over, and Spring Semester is in session! If you're from the East coast, soon all of this dreaded snow will be gone and the sun will, in fact, come out tomorrow. Spring Semester also means one more semester until summer, for some it means their last semester before graduating, and to other it means they're one semester closer to graduating! It's also means...
That's right. Darty season (SZN).
Even Uncle Chaps is excited...
So break out your SAFTB shirts, show off your best darty outfits, and make sure you drink responsibly. Here are some tips to help you check yo'self before you wreck yo'self this darty season:
HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE
I can't stress it enough, HYDRATE! I didn't know how important it was until I found myself going to bed and staying in bed at 4pm after drinking since around 10am.... My suite mates last year would have a cup filled with water or a water bottle, and another cup filled with their drink, I thought it was a pretty good idea! Pedialyte is also a good idea to have handy. It helps with hangovers, putting electrolytes back in your body, and helps you not become dehydrated (I kind of laughed a little too much that they have an "Alcohol and Dehydration" page on their website)
Honestly, how did I NOT know about this????
Sunscreen
Unless you'd like to look like a lobster for a few weeks, I'd suggest wearing it. Reapply throughout the day, too! Nobody likes a sun burn or getting sun poisoning people.
Shoes
Yeah those flats are cute, those wedges are cute, those heels are cute, but you're going to regret it big time. I advise you to wear some cute converse, some sort of other sneakers, or anything with support. You're going to be walking all around campus, standing a lot, and dancing a lot, don't kill your feet!
Eat!
Load up on those carbs, guys, or at least eat a good breakfast before you start drinking all day. Eat some things throughout the day as well! You don't want to drink on an empty stomach or one that is becoming empty.
Go at your own pace
As I said before, I found myself in bed after only a few hours of dartying. You need to pace yourself. Who cares if people are pounding beers and drinking the beer bong a numerous amount of times? Don't feel pressured into drinking more, or even drinking at all if you don't! If you pace yourself during the day, you'll be set to still go out at night!
NAP, NAP, NAP, NAP, NAP, NAP.
I find naps to be so important! Yes, you should pace yourself throughout the day so you can still party it up at night, but you don't want to be tired while doing it! Taking a nap at some point during the day will help you recharge and wake up feeling ready to go for more.
STAY. TOGETHER.
Yeah, you're partying in daylight, but you need to make sure you and your friends are safe at all times. Whether you know the dorm you're going to or not, make sure everyone is okay and nobody wonders off, you never know what intentions people might have. You also don't know what could happen to your friend when they're by themselves. If friends do wonder off though, keep in contact with a text or phone call.
Have fun! And be responsible!
The most important tip! Have fun! Take all of the pictures! Be crazy! But don't do anything stupid that campus police would have to get involved with. I found dartying to be the best days ever, and you definitely don't want to forget them.
