After Hours: Navigating the Night Out

A night out with the Cardinals consists of many different parts of the night, every minute containing core college memories. Put yourself out there and have fun you’re only young once so let's get into it.

The Pregame:

Energy and Hydration: Eating and drinking water before going out is a big key before going out.

Dress to Impress, or Don’t: Whether you are trying to impress a boy or just yourself, do whatever makes you comfortable. It's not that deep so don’t stress if you look great. Wear your frat shoes, people are going to step on your shoes and drinks will get spilled so don’t wear shoes that you care about. Heels? At your college bar? I mean I wouldn’t, but you do you.

Pace Yourself: Yes, have a few beverages before you go out to save some money, but this is not a sprint it is a marathon, do not put down a whole bottle in the hour before you leave because you will not make it out.

The Uber:

Do NOT Drive: Whether you are Ubering, walking, or getting a ride from a friend there is never a reason to drink and drive.

Best Part of the Night: Some of the best memories come from the walk to the bar, you are a few drinks deep from the pregame and walking with all your best friends to the bar cracking jokes and making memories to tell each other the next morning. Always be the friend group that talks to the Uber driver, from experience, the passengers think it is hilarious when they get to have a conversation with a stranger.

The Destination:

Order a Drink: Stick to one form of alcohol, never mix. Your body will thank you in the morning

Be Social: Meeting new people is one of the best parts of the night. Talking to strangers, and having weird conversations, it is all worth it when you look back and one of the strangers you met on a night out is now one of your best friends.

Pacing Yourself: Know your limits, don’t hold on to the same drink all night but do not spend your whole paycheck at your college bar.

Your Alter Ego: We all have a different side to us when drinking, let it out and have some fun

Letting Loose: This is the perfect time to bust out your signature dance moves, even if you can’t dance just let loose and have some fun, no one's watching.

After the Party:

DD: Order that uber, call a friend, or walk if the weather permits.

After Care: Drink some water when you get home and a slice of bread, you’ll wake up in the morning with some crumbs in your bed but you’ll feel a lot better if you hydrate and have something to eat.

The Morning Debrief

Hangxiety: Thinking about the embarrassing things you did last night only you are thinking about, so don’t think too hard, you’re fine you survived the night and that’s all that matters. You might have sent a few texts to a few people that you probably shouldn’t have but don’t stress it, it’s fine and you’ll forget about it in a few days.

Alright cardinals, now that you know how to survive a night out in Muncie, get out there, be safe, and have fun. College is the best four years of your life, and you’ll look back on these memories for the rest of your life. Chirp chirp!!