PRO #1: It’s a fun time.
CON #1: Crowds, getting lost, and transportation.
“There’s a lot of people. A LOT. Especially in the builds, which is where you spend a lot of your time if you are under 21. So if you struggle with anxiety and crowds you should definitely think about that one.”
“Getting walkie-talkies was everyone’s idea this year. I didn’t even use mine. The channels kept changing and I was picking up other groups’ conversations. And even when I was hearing the right one, it was all muffled and I couldn’t hear properly.”
“Transportation is another issue. It kind of sucks. The buses are never scheduled on time.”
PRO #2: Possible free stuff.
"Tents give out free stuff a lot of times. There's also alcohol and food if your build provides it."
Con #2: If you are under 21, you still need to watch out for the fuzz.
“There are cops there, they DO go into the builds, and they DO check for wristbands, which were yellow this year. If you're smart about it, you’ll be watching. So if you see a cop and you’re not 21, don’t be obvious about it, but just drop your beer. If you’re 21, your pretty much good to go, so long as you’re not out of control and throwing yourself around and giving them a reason to get you for public intoxication.”
PRO #3: Most fraternities and men’s organizations let you wander the builds (especially if you are a lady).
“Yeah, most builds don’t really care what you do. They are pretty easygoing, especially towards the end of the night.”
“(As a guy) You need to know a few guys from another chapter pretty well to be able to get into their build.”
CON #3: Some... don’t.
“Oh yeah. (For some frats/men’s organizations) it's very exclusive, even for girls. Like, it doesn’t matter what your gender is. If you don’t have a wristband, you aren’t getting in.”
“It's nothing personal. There’s limited space in every build and we just wanna make sure that everyone who paid and made it all happen gets to enjoy it.”
Overall, it's worth going at least once.
“You should go at least once because it is fun in the end. The music is nice, and it’s a fun event. That being said, pick your group wisely, because you don’t want your friends leaving you in the middle of nowhere. Pick your build and do what you want. They’re all the same concept, really.”
“Even if you don’t drink it's still exciting just to go and see the debauchery that occurs.”
