Sunday, September 19, 2010

College Parties Are Overrated

I realize that the title of this post might make it seem that I am completely opposed to parties, but quite the opposite, in some odd contradictory way. Honestly, what college kid has never been to a college party? It is basically included in the college experience package. Back on topic, the purpose of this post is to raise the question of why exactly college parties have so much hype. Sure, they are fun to go to, you get to meet new people, be social, and if you're one of those people, have a few drinks. But it appears that a lot more people are getting in to the hard partying: drinking until they black out, doing drugs, trying to get lucky, etc. Personally, I find remembering last night much better than waking up the next morning hungover and not remembering why you have loser written on your forehead (cliche, I know). So what is it exactly that drives these kinds of people to go to these extremes? Is there some aspect to partying that I do not understand? This is why I find, in conclusion, most college parties overrated, not just a fun social gathering.

4 comments:

  1. Interesting topic! I look forward to what you're going to write about next.

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  2. I really enjoy this topic because I have a similar view point. The idea of college, at least in my mind, is mostly about independence. This, of course, means going out and staying up late, all the things I had trouble with when I was back home under the care of my parents. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate the restrictions and rules they enforced upon me because I believe it made me the person I am today. It kept me from becoming one of those stereotypical “drunks” that everyone thinks of in college. What I enjoy most is attending the little get togethers and meeting new people. I would rather have few friends than many acquaintances.

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  3. I agree with your point. Furthermore, I would rather hangout with my best friends than random people I don’t know. I feel that they are my best friends for a reason so I don’t feel the need to go looking to meet new people. I don’t know how people find fun in having a hangover. I am all up for knowing what I did the previous night. I also don’t like being stereotyped so I choose to avoid those situations. I find that hanging out with your best friends provides enough fun. I also know that if something were to happen to me, they would at least care about my well being. I appreciate having a few really good friends over knowing many people.

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  4. Thanks for the responses guys! I'm glad to hear from other people on their opinions!

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