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Stages of a Night Out: First Year Vs. Final Year

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Exeter chapter.

You might think you’ll be the belle of the ball forever, but trust me, things change. Its time you were introduced to final year you.

1. The Plan

As a fresh-faced first year the only response to a night out was: 

In final year you’re more like:  

2. Pre-Drinks

There was a time when you were all about the sesh:

Not anymore: 

3. The Trek

You’d rather catch hypothermia then cover up your banging outfit:

But final year you is all about the layers. You head to the club in a coat, two jumpers, a scarf, and a hat: 

4. Up in ‘Da Club’

First stop was always the toilets. You had to make sure you still looked fly as f***:

Straight to the bar! Final year you needs to be smashed to forget about the deadlines:

5. Dancing

Let’s be honest first year you danced a lot like this:

Final year you has no rhythm, no co-ordination and yet still dominates the dancefloor:

6. Bathroom Buddies

No matter what year you’re in, how old you are, or where you’re from this always has and always will be a thing:

7. Flirting

First year you only had one thing in mind: 

Now you’re very much:

8. Heading Home 

Its 2:00 am all the clubs are closed and first year you is being carried back to halls: 

Now, the only reason you go out is so you can get nuggs on the way home:

At the end of the day, whether you’re in your first or final year, whether you’re partying all night or in bed by midnight, as long as you’re having fun then you’re still killing it.