It's that time again. Back at school and back to attending ratchet college parties. As a now senior, I've attended my fair share of parties and have them down to a science. I've seen it all: people slipping and falling down the stairs, girls taking body shots... I've even seen one girl hooking up with five different guys in the same night... OK, maybe that was me. But at this point in my career, after the many mistakes my friends and I have made, I know exactly what you should not do at a college party. Allow me to give you guys a few pointers:
1. Be glued to your phone.
That includes texting, calling, Facetiming, Snapchatting, and anything else that involves communicating with another person through your phone. You're at a party. Nobody is going to want to talk to you, and you will miss out on all the fun things going on. Enjoy the present moment! You may even make a few friends.
2. Wear heels.
Just trust me when I say you that will regret this decision by the end of the night. Short girls, I understand that you want to seem a little taller. And we all want our calves to get that “sexy” definition. But I'm warning you, alcohol and heels don't mix. If you wear them, be prepared to take a few tumbles.
3. Wear your best clothes.
The chances of some sort of jungle juice, beer, or vomit spilling on you during a party are pretty high. Save yourself the trouble of spending hours using that tide-to-go trying to rid your favorite outfit of that gross stain.
4. Vandalize the house.
So you want to write your sorority/fraternity/organization’s name on the walls? Yes, it is funny at the time, but remember people live here and you wouldn’t want people doing that to your home.
5. Use the bathroom unprepared.
Alright ladies, this one is important. I know what you’re thinking, when you’ve got to go, you’ve got to go. Which is fine, but at least have some paper towels or napkins available upon entering. It's pretty much guaranteed that there won't be any in there and you don't want to be caught off guard!
6. Put your drink down/pick up random drinks.
Beware of the roofies.
7. Start a fight.
We all know you're tough and strong, and of course "you're right!" But there is no need to prove it to the whole party! That's not the way you want to get noticed.
8. Make-out with more than… two people.
Yes I get it, it's college. Two is definitely acceptable, but don't push it. There will be more parties and more boys for you to have your chance.
9. Be the DGP.
For those of you who don't know, this stands for "drunkest girl at the party." This means that you're the one that your friends have to drag around because you're too drunk to function and you're yelling SHOTS every five seconds. Trust me, people are laughing at you, not with you.
Now, I hope you keep these in mind when you attend your next college party. Hopefully, this time you won't be the one making these classic mistakes!
