While growing up, movies and tv shows always painted college to be the crazy years. It always seemed like there was this natural coming of age moment when the main character would let loose and get trashed at a bar, go to a house party, and have the night of their life.
For some people, this happens every weekend or so and they have that time of their lives. They dance until 4 in the morning, play beer pong, or go get the best deal on a pitcher of margaritas. There's nothing wrong with that. It's college. The movies aren't wrong when they say it's supposed to be the crazier years, and that one day you'll look back on with nostalgia twinkling in your eyes. Especially at WVU, the now #2 spot holder for the biggest party school (hehe).
However, I'm 21 years old and 100% content with the fact that I've never stepped foot in one of Morgantown's infamous clubs.There's a lot of reasons, but the biggest is that it's just so crowded. Being arm to arm with people for hours isn't really my cup of tea. But do you know what is? An actual cup of tea with 3 spoons of sugar in it, a spoon full of honey, and a book. Currently, that book is Wild by Cheryl Strayed and I recommend anyone and everyone go buy it immediately.
I've never been the type to go to parties, and when a "party" does happen it ends up being no more than about 6 or so of us playing Mario Kart and yelling obscenities at the tv or playing a card game (I highly suggest Utter Nonsense).
A lot of my weekends are spent doing that, watching Netflix, doing the usual chores, homework, and just lounging around with my friends. I couldn't be happier with that.
If any of the scenarios listed above sound a little bit like you, this article is for you. Being a homebody in college is something that people can get flack for, but there's nothing wrong with it. There's no shame in wanting to curl up in your dorm or apartment to watch Daredevil instead of going to a bar or a tailgate. If somebody wants to hang out with their closest friends instead of a crowded room full of strangers, that's totally fine. Gravitating towards your safe haven isn't abnormal. Feeling at ease in some peace and quiet isn't something to feel ashamed about.
There's this stigma that the college experience has to be constant rowdiness and looking forward to nights you won't be able to remember. Don't worry about that, and don't feel like you're missing out on anything when you see pictures erupting on your timeline of people's crazy weekends. Maybe your's was just as insane, but it included a glass of wine and How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days.
