The Best Palces to Party at Johnson & Wales (In Your First Year)

You are fresh out of high school, and you probably still have a little bit of the SATs on your mind, so we’ll use a little analogy to get this started.

HIGH SCHOOL : STUDYING :: COLLEGE : PARTYING

Okay, so there is some studying and meeting people mixed in there too, but college students are known for their devil-may-care attitude and authoritative knowledge on how to get down, get down, jump up, jump up, and finally, get down.

• Fraternities: The Fraternities are pretty active with throwing parties at the beginning of the year.  Whether you like these organizations or not you have to take them for what they are: a group of individuals who could be cool or asses that might provide beer and if you're lucky, food.  Don't be bummed when their parties seem to become more infrequent.  This is a usual cycle and it is because they are focusing on private parties for new pledges.
• Pulse:  Granted 18 and over clubs are pretty bad but this one can actually be really fun.  Best if you can get a group of friends to go.  The music selection has a lot of variation on different nights.  Some house, some more dancey, some 70's and 80's.  Just don't come wearing the wrong clothes on a wrong night or else you'll look even dumber than that creepy guy in the corner who stares at people from top to bottom.

• Houses: The classic “house party" is usually thrown by student orgs or fraternities. Make sure that you go with someone who knows someone who lives in the house (unless you’re particularly attractive ) and will get or give you a ride their or back. It really also helps to go with someone who knows how to find the house. Expect a small fee at the door to help the house cover their beer costs (and finance any damages). The best house parties have a backyard where people can spill out to escape the heat inside. Scope out a few exit points so you're ready to make a quick departure if an angry neighbor calls the cops.
• Apartments: These parties are usually more intimate. Parties in apartments are much more difficult to slip into because the person who rents the apartment will probably be handling the door. If you’re invited to an apartment party, definitely take it up, as the relaxed atmosphere will be a great change from the hustle-and-bustle of house parties or clubs. Remember these are mostly BYOB as in bring your own beverages. 
• The Dorms: Okay, so maybe partying in the dorms isn’t really a party, but it’s pretty common. If you’re smart, you’ll keep the numbers down to six or less, because more than that creates a lot of noise, and that will probably attract the attention of an RA. Use the dorms to pre-drink, if you're legal and not driving, as it will be a more quiet way to get a buzz going and it is safer than having a bunch of people over.

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