I have been to a handful or more of typical college parties now being a junior in college, but they really aren’t what I’m looking for as far as fun in college.

For starters, I know exactly what alcoholism looks like and I know exactly how horrible it is to have loved ones who are or practice a near similar lifestyle. I know not all people get ragingly drunk every time they go out and can manage to have a few drinks and be ok. However, there are some people that don’t know when to stop and won’t stop until they are terribly sick. Seeing that really worries me and I can’t have fun if I’m worried.

Then there is always at least one creepy guy. He might not even be a guy who is trying to make a move, but just lingers to listen to your conversation.

On the other hand, there ARE very creepy guys out there. They might not seem creepy or dangerous, but there is a reason you NEVER set your drink down at a party.

Also, there is always at least one thing that goes wrong at any typical college party. It could be anywhere from a lost ID, broken window, someone fell and hurt themselves, or the cops show up. It is all a waiting game.

Along with going to a party, there also comes a lot of responsibility, which doesn't seem like it goes hand and hand, but there is certainly some proper planning. First, you have to figure out how you and whoever else is getting there and back. If you plan on drinking, you either have to have a DD or someone has to be sober enough to call an uber. In addition, someone always ends up playing mom. Everyone always says they are gonna be fine, but usually, there is someone that guides the others to the bathroom, calls the uber, or makes sure you don’t leave your phone or dignity at the party.

In all, a party is one of those once every blue moon things for me. I’m not saying that I haven’t been to a fun party or two our of the ones I’ve been to, but for the most part, it is more stressful than enjoyable by far. I’d rather be with my girlfriends watch a movie, going out to eat, or go out and have a drink at a bar if I want to have a drink. Parties are not what all it is cracked up to be.