Getting ready to go out is not an easy task. There are many things that need to be done in order to make your night out as easy going as possible.

1. Figuring out the plans.

Typical college problem: where to go? Sometimes parties are limited to strictly the people in the organization, or there are too many options on where to go and no one can agree. Dorm party? Frat? Who knows!

2. Determining when to get ready.

We spend a majority of the time before going out sitting in bed watching Netflix, totally losing track of time -- and then you happen to realize that you have an hour or less to get ready and nothings done! Panic mode!

3. Getting in the zone.

Obviously, you need to get pumped up before going out. That means you need to have a straight fire playlist or Pandora/Spotify station ready to go during the whole process of getting ready (and during the pre-game).

4. Finding the perfect outfit.

I like to call this "rummaging through my roommate's closet" because like every girl says while staring at their closet full of clothes, I have nothing to wear! You're unsure of whether or not you should wear your dark or light jeans, high or low rise, crop top or blouse, and so on, but ultimately you end up getting the outfit approved by some of your friends.

5. Doing your hair and makeup.

For some of you, this might take five minutes. For others with long, thick, or curly hair, this could take forever. And if you don't plan ahead, it's definitely not getting done. Now of course, you also have to worry about whether or not you go with the smokey eye or neutral, and the winged eyeliner or none at all. This is a legitimate struggle.

6. Picture taking.

Of course, what's the point in getting all dressed up and looking cute if you don't take pictures? You definitely have to remember to take them early, before you look too gross and tired at the end of the night. Not to mention, you need to Instagram something!

7. The pre-game.

First, you have to figure out where you're pre-gaming. Usually it's in a friends room or apartment with enough space for a lot of kids to play board games before the party, because obviously we don't take part in that underage drinking business. Hi, Mom and Dad!

8. The party!

Pretty self-explanatory. Have fun and be safe!