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

Homecoming is a big event for college students. For some students if they never experienced it in high school this is there first time. There are some people who make the choice not to drink during homecoming weekend, and that’s perfectly fine. But for those who decided to drink, here are some tips on how to stay safe.

In addition to these tips another good one to follow is always use the buddy system. This means make sure you leave with who you went out with. During the night check in on them to make sure everything is fine. This can help you keep track of your friends and it can help make sure that everyone stays safe.

 

 

These two charts can give you an idea on how much it takes an average person to get drunk.  By following these tips you can have a safe homecoming weekend.

 

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Bianca Nitti

Utica '20

Meet Bianca, I am currently a Junior at Utica College in Utica, NY.  I am a Criminal Justice major with a concentration in Homeland Security.  Crime investigation has always been something that interests me.  I’m dedicated and passionate and it’s hard for me to quit things. I get that from my father so don’t hold it against me- he was a veteran and police officer for 20 years.   Growing up in a family centered around law enforcement has helped guide me in this direction, and I will forever be grateful.  After graduation I intend to continue on to law school where I can further my education in hopes of becoming a criminal defense lawyer and later on a District Attorney.  An interesting fact about myself is that I found the passion to be a criminal defense lawyer from watching the O.J. Simpson case.  The facts and conspiracy theories evoked a whole new passion behind criminal investigation that I intend to use in my future.  One of my most prominent moments in my writing career was when I wrote for an online magazine and had my most prevalent article hit 1.6k shares.  I believe in treating people with the same kind of respect and manners you would expect in return, and in a way it has helped shaped my expectations in life.   When you first meet me I won’t be the loudest in the room or the center of attention, but I will be intently listening to everything you say, for what you have to say may have a purpose. I believe in purpose. I believe that everyone is here to help you grow into who you are today and who you will be tomorrow.