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Holy Cross | Life

Romanticize a Night In

Berit Rose Student Contributor, College of the Holy Cross
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Holy Cross chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

I am currently 78 days into my freshman year of college, which is shocking because the days feel short and the weeks feel shorter. Without fail, I make it out every weekend, and even some Thursdays. With that being said, the idea of trekking in the cold to be in the basement of an off-campus athlete house, specifically when the wind makes it feel like 35 degrees, is starting to become a little redundant. I proposed the idea to my friends that we stay in one night this week. To my surprise, it didn’t take much convincing. As much as I love getting ready and dressing up, I have been needing this. If you feel like you may be craving a cozy and chill night, here is some inspiration from my friend group to yours. 

Even if I’m not going to a party, I still want my weekends to be social after I have been working hard all week. My friends and I decided to have a movie night. Instead of applying make-up, we’ll be applying face masks. Instead of putting on a body suit, we’ll be putting on pajamas. And instead of watching a grown man sing the words to No Diggity in a random basement, we’ll be watching Anna Kendrick sing the words to No Diggity in “Pitch Perfect” being played on a projector. I am especially looking forward to the burrito bowl from Chipotle that I’m going to DoorDash. If you are scared you’ll fall victim to FOMO, that is a valid concern. If you can get at least one other person to join you, that can make it much easier. If not, channel your FOMO into JOMO, and embrace having a night to yourself. You deserve peace.

If you need a break, take one. I promise, that stuffy basement will still be there next weekend waiting for you, and if you give yourself the time to recharge, you will be back and better than ever.

Berit Rose

Holy Cross '26

Hi! My first name is Mary but I go by my middle name which is Berit. I am from Bedford, NY, where I graduated from Fox Lane High School. In high school, I played soccer and flag football, and was a captain for both teams. I am now a freshman at College of the Holy Cross where I plan to either major in Psychology or Political Science.
I became a certified New York State Firefighter in 2024 and have been volunteering at my local department since 2021. As both the youngest and one of only 4 girls in my class, I learned how to carry myself with confidence and determination in professional settings. I became head of the department's recruit program, where I would oversee all the other youth recruits and would help organize events for the firehouse, often times involving my town's community.
I also interned at the Westchester County Board of Legislators at the end of my senior year, where I wrote numerous proclamations and pieces for the weekly newsletter in addition to editing all E-blasts and other write-ups. I learned a lot about local government, but more importantly, improved my writing and editing skills.
I am so excited to become more involved with Her Campus and am looking forward to this year!