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The College Girl's Ultimate Frat Formal Survival Guide

For any girls going to a fraternity formal for the first time, this one is for you!

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The College Girl's Ultimate Frat Formal Survival Guide
Stephanie Birnbaum

At Miami, it’s a tradition that fraternity formals take place somewhere other than Oxford, Ohio. Different fraternities choose different places to spend the weekend such as Tennessee, West Virginia and Canada. This past weekend, I went to a formal in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, more well known as Fratlinburg. I packed a TON of stuff, and although some of it was left untouched, I’m glad I packed some things I thought would be unnecessary.

For any girls going to a fraternity formal, here’s your go-to survival guide:

1. Sunglasses

Sunglasses are essential for formal weekend because unless you get stuck with bad weather, it will be very sunny wherever you go. You'll spend a lot of time outside because honestly, almost any weather is better than Oxford.

2. Comfortable shoes

The weekend is pretty unpredictable, and running around an unfamiliar place in bad shoes will make it a rough time. Definitely bring shoes that are comfortable for both lounging and moving around. And for the formal part of formal, make sure you bring shoes that you can walk in.

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3. Bug spray

I know this sounds intense, but trust me, it will come in handy. There were so many bugs at the formal I went to. Better to be safe than sorry, right?

4. Sunscreen

When you’re shopping for bug spray, I’m sure sunscreen will be close by. Although we’re lucky to have good weather at formal, sun brings sunburn, and that’s no fun to deal with.

5. Water bottles

As I always say, hydrate or diedrate!

6. Food

Formal is a fun but long weekend. Fraternities will often bring some food, but that’s not what they focus on. I suggest bringing things like protein bars, squeezable applesauce or pretzels— easy stuff like that that isn’t terrible for you.

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Formal is a great time, and any girl who gets asked should take a chance and go! Just remember to be safe while also taking in this fun experience!

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