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Last Friday Night: Your Ultimate Guide to Experiencing IC Nightlife

Her Campus Placeholder Avatar Jessica Shikami
Her Campus Placeholder Avatar Carly Schneer
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Ithaca chapter.

Ithaca College nightlife is kind of like ice cream; it’s somewhat predictable, it does damage to your body (my roommate ended up in crutches due to a bar related injury but that’s another story), but it’s almost always enjoyable. 

 

Here’s the typical Friday schedule:

 

2:00 pm: Ask friends in your classes if they’re going out, even though you always end up at the same parties as them.

 

5:00 pm: Hit the gym to make yourself feel less guilty about the 600 calories you’ll be consuming in beverages later in the night.

 

6:30 pm: It’s dinnertime: time to discuss plans for the night.  The conversations usually go a little like this: 1″>

Biddie 1: “I heard there’s something at the lax house.” 1″>

Biddie 2: “Yeah, and there’s Kendall and Troy.” 1″>

Biddie 3: “Wait…Troy?  Ahh yes… we are so going there.”

 

7:45 pm: Shower n’ shave.

 

8:00 pm: Find a good 8tracks playlist- something with a title like “White Girl Wasted (part 2).”  Turn up the speakers and start getting your hair and makeup did.  Impromptu dance party with the roomies.

 

8:45 pm: Freak out about what you’re wearing and go through 5 last-minute outfit changes.

 

9:00 pm: Invite your biddies and bros from your floor over to pregame. 

 

9:10 pm: The camera comes out with selfies and hand-on-hip poses galore.

 

10:00 pm: Make a water bottle to transport your drank for the road.

 

10:15 pm: Take the TKitty, cab or walk over to your house party of choice.

 

11:45 pm: Cops come and bust the party.

 

11:46 pm: Head to Second Floor or Moonies.

 

1:20 am: “Heyyy heyy baby! Ooh ahh.  I wanna knowww, if you’ll be my girl.”  Bars close.

 

1:23 am: Wait in line for a slice of Sammy’s Pizza. See some guy from your sociology lecture that you’ve talked to once before but hug him as if he is your best friend.

 

2:00 am: Run to the TCAT, where you and your biddies luckily make it onto the bus.  The grumpy driver makes everyone behind you back off, as it’s “too full.”

 

2:15 am: Go to someone’s circle or room to hang out.

 

3:30 am: Make it back to your room and pass out. Time for you to get some rest, so tomorrow you can do it all again!

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IC 2015 TV-R major. Loves holidays of all types, concerts, and exploring cities around the world.
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Hi HC readers!! My name is Carly and I am the Campus Correspondent for Her Campus Ithaca College. I am currently majoring in Integrated Marketing Communications and minoring in Communication Management and Design and the Honors Program.  When I am not focusing on my studies or Her Campus, I enjoy singing, shopping, and watching reality television shows. I love writing and I am glad I am able to express my thoughts through Her Campus Ithaca. If you go to Ithaca and would love to get involved in writing for or promoting HCIC, send me an email at carlyschneer@hercampus.com. Keep Calm and Read On!