As kids, we all loved Halloween. We loved Halloween for the trick-or-treating, the candy, the costumes and the decorations on the houses. In college, we love Halloween for slightly different reasons:

1. You don’t have to worry about making plans.

In college, you never have to worry about whether or not you’ll have plans for Halloween. There is always something going on and everyone always wants to take part in it. Whether it’s a fraternity party or a night in midtown, there’s always people out and about dressed up for Halloween.

2. Halloween is more than one night.

Instead of one night of Halloween, we take part in Halloweek--a whole week full of dressing up and going out. If you can’t go out one day, don’t worry because there’s a whole week ahead of Halloween shenanigans.

3. Multiple costumes

Can’t decide on just one Halloween costume? Don’t worry! Because Halloweek is a thing, you have the chance to wear all of your favorite costumes! If you love dressing up as much as I do, Halloween is your favorite time of year.

4. Everyone goes all out

Everyone gets so excited to dress up in weird and creative costumes for Halloween. People’s creativity levels shoot through the roof for this time of year and people dress up in costumes that you wish you thought of first. It’s more than just black shirts and animal ears; people go all out for this special occasion.

5. No late-night snacking with candy

As kids, we all loved getting a whole pillowcase full of candy. As college students, we don’t get candy anymore. While it may be upsetting that this tradition is no longer relevant in our lives, it could be a good thing as well. There’s no more unnecessary late-night snacking with the gross amounts of candy we received. Less candy, less calories consumed.