Ithaca College nightlife is kind of like ice cream; it’s somewhat predictable, it does damage to your body (my roommate ended up in crutches due to a bar related injury but that’s another story), but it’s almost always enjoyable.
Here’s the typical Friday schedule:
2:00 pm: Ask friends in your classes if they’re going out, even though you always end up at the same parties as them.
5:00 pm: Hit the gym to make yourself feel less guilty about the 600 calories you’ll be consuming in beverages later in the night.
6:30 pm: It’s dinnertime: time to discuss plans for the night. The conversations usually go a little like this: 1″>
Biddie 1: “I heard there’s something at the lax house.” 1″>
Biddie 2: “Yeah, and there’s Kendall and Troy.” 1″>
Biddie 3: “Wait…Troy? Ahh yes… we are so going there.”
7:45 pm: Shower n’ shave.
8:00 pm: Find a good 8tracks playlist- something with a title like “White Girl Wasted (part 2).” Turn up the speakers and start getting your hair and makeup did. Impromptu dance party with the roomies.
8:45 pm: Freak out about what you’re wearing and go through 5 last-minute outfit changes.
9:00 pm: Invite your biddies and bros from your floor over to pregame.
9:10 pm: The camera comes out with selfies and hand-on-hip poses galore.
10:00 pm: Make a water bottle to transport your drank for the road.
10:15 pm: Take the TKitty, cab or walk over to your house party of choice.
11:45 pm: Cops come and bust the party.
11:46 pm: Head to Second Floor or Moonies.
1:20 am: “Heyyy heyy baby! Ooh ahh. I wanna knowww, if you’ll be my girl.” Bars close.
1:23 am: Wait in line for a slice of Sammy’s Pizza. See some guy from your sociology lecture that you’ve talked to once before but hug him as if he is your best friend.
2:00 am: Run to the TCAT, where you and your biddies luckily make it onto the bus. The grumpy driver makes everyone behind you back off, as it’s “too full.”
2:15 am: Go to someone’s circle or room to hang out.
3:30 am: Make it back to your room and pass out. Time for you to get some rest, so tomorrow you can do it all again!