Halloween is just around the corner, and the students at San Jose State University already know how they’re celebrating the spooky holiday! Grab your mouse ears and tutus, *cue the Halloween scene from Mean Girls* This is what SJSU students are doing for Halloween 2021.
In a survey sent out to over 400 SJSU students, 23% of them said that they’d be partying. Some with and some without COVID safety protocols.
“Halloween lands on a weekend, so why not dress up on this day and still have fun but be cautious and safe while at it at a small close gathering,” said Roselle, a 4th Public Relations major.
Speaking of parties, popular costumes that college people dress in are “sexy” versions of animals, Greek mythology characters, and for this year, Squid Game uniforms.
Because of COVID, many of the survey participants expressed concern for going to a party during a pandemic, hence many other SJSU students are opting out of parties and doing their own little thing instead.
The most popular activity for Halloween this year is staying in and watching a movie, taking up 1/3rd of what SJSU students are planning on doing.
“I honestly find more joy in getting cozy and watching a movie with my loved ones than going to a party,” said Ainsley, a 4th Marketing major. “It’s a tradition of mine to watch Coraline every year so that’s probably what I’ll watch.”
College students are college students, and they need to make money somehow. Since many college students take shifts over the weekend, a few students will be spending their spooky holiday working.
“I hate that Halloween landed on a Sunday this year. I’m working, unfortunately… the Gregorian calendar must hate me,” expressed Eric, a 4th year Advertising major.
Whatever you’re doing this Halloween, make sure you do it safely! If you’re going to a party and will be drinking, order an Uber instead. Share your location with someone you trust so that they know you’ll be home safely.
If you’re passing out candy to trick-or-treaters, perhaps consider preparing prepackaged goodies so that there’s less contact.
Have a safe and fun Halloween!