Being a university student, of course I have learnt a couple of tips and tricks of the trade for surviving a night out. So what are my top tips to do this?
- Pre drink hard but slow – This is so important. Of course you want to be at least slightly drunk when you head out to that club or party. Yet the worst part is not being able to make it out: trust me. Many a night I have been seen staying in my bathroom and missing the night out because I went too hard and too fast at pres. So remember this tip.
- Don’t mix drinks – I’m a massive believer in this one. Some of my friends ignore it and seem to survive but I throw up so quickly if I mix. I tend to go by “Beer before wine, you’ll be fine, wine before beer, you’ll feel queer”. Basically don’t mix grape-based drinks with grain-based ones.
- Be in the right mood to party – Everyone has those nights where they feel like they’ve almost been forced to go out when they’re not in the mood. Maybe your friends coerced you into going or you bought a ticket in advance and feel like you have to go. Regardless, I’ve found that those nights where I wasn’t in the right mood have gone pretty downhill fast and I’ve regretted going out.
- Only carry as much money as you’re willing to spend – This is one of the ones I always stick to. I tend to only take about £20 on a night out because that’s the maximum amount of money I’d be ‘okay’ with spending or losing. I tend to forget to ask how much drinks cost at 1am when I’m grabbing a boost, so it’s all too easy to spend £30 or more in one night, so I only take as much as I’m willing to spend.
- Don’t listen to Lucy – In all honesty, I have a very bad track record at making it out and not throwing up. I’m a massive lightweight who doesn’t pre slowly enough and tends to get rather messy. So perhaps it’s best to take my advice but actually follow it, or maybe just test your luck!
The Girl In The Window 