I’m a senior in college and I am over the party scene. OVER it. I’ve only gone out once this semester and that was enough for the rest of the year.
For starters, I’m in a serious relationship. I feel as though the frat houses and the bars are often places for single people. If I would go to either of these, I am bound to be surrounded by single people getting it on with other single people. That’s good for them, but it’s awkward when you’re solo dancing because your boyfriend is long distance and doesn’t go to school with you...or can’t get into the frat house (For those not part of the greek community: boys who are not in a particular frat aren’t allowed inside that frat’s parties. Ridiculous, I know.).
I also hate worrying while I go out. If I by some slim chance do decide to go out, I’m constantly thinking of, “How will I get home? Gotta keep track of everyone who came with me. How much have I had to drink? How much did she have to drink? I have to pee but I don’t want to leave my drink here. This guy won’t leave me alone. Should I walk home? What if the bartender put something in my drink?.. I can’t just assume he’s a bad person though, that’s rude. But what if that’s his whole game? He looks like he isn’t a bad guy but he actually is. It’s always the nice ones…” You get it. If I’m drinking and having a good time, I don’t want to worry about any of that. Leave me with some alcohol in my living room and I’m good to go.
Spending way too much money is an easy enough issue to explain. I’m a baller on a budget, what can I say? I can’t afford to spend sixty dollars on alcohol when I go out to the bars. Typically, girls don’t have to pay anything at a frat party so that’s at least one plus for them. But the alcohol available at those parties is F-. I would rather have no alcohol than alcohol that makes me feel like I’m going to puke just by looking at it.
I think I’ve said enough. It’s apparent that I find numerous issues with the college party scene. However, I do want to say that I do not judge those who love the frat and/or bar scene. They just aren’t for me. I just prefer to have my wallet, phone, and pride in tact the following day.
