I really wish there had been more articles about this when I went to my first Frat Party. I was so nervous about getting caught/drinking/guys, that I constantly took headcount of all my friends and wore a sweatshirt (so as not to let the Police know we might be headed to a frat in our party clothes). I’ve come a long way from that, so here are my tips on how to have the best time at a party with minimal freaking out.
DO
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Go in a group and stay with everyone in your group.
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Pee with your friends. It’s better that way, trust me.
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Bring two ponytails, one for yourself when you get sweaty, and one for your drunk friend who will wind up puking in the frat house.
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Talk to other people and mingle.
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Request songs at the DJ booth.
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Look hot and wear something you are comfortable in.
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Wear the crappiest shoes you own because they will be trashed in the morning. Designate those as your “frat shoes.”
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Bring your own drink in case you hate what they have, or don’t feel like drinking.
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Hold on to your own cup.
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Drop your cup before you leave the house (esp. if there’s a cop outside).
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Drink and be merry. Dance A LOT.
DON’T
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Go by yourself or leave your group for some guy. (Do stay together!)
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Get drunk to the point of no return… it’s not cute.
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Make out with more than one guy at the same party. It might cause drama.
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Drink a stranger’s drink. Stranger danger still applies at 20 something years old.
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Be assholes to the frat brothers or their property. They don’t have to welcome you into their homes, so respect it the best you can.
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Show up with zero ratio and expect to be let in. My friends and I have tried so many times. It just doesn’t work.
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Worry! Seriously, don’t worry. Just have the night of your life.
Have fun everyone. Be safe out there :)