It’s finally that time of year! The time for tailgating, pep rallies, parades, and not to forget, the big Homecoming Football Game. For a full seven days, or maybe even longer, the majority of a University treats Homecoming Week like the last week on earth. Everyone thinks for that week you should be high spirited, partying all the time, and dressed to the nines. But what if that’s not your style?
Every individual at a college doesn’t get Homecoming Fever. Some students view Homecoming week as another regular-smegular week that gets them closer to Christmas break.
I am here to tell you that it is ok not to succumb to the “Homecoming Spirit.”
One thing Homecoming week brings is the idea that you’re supposed to be dressed up for the whole week. I know this occasion is a big deal, and usually, other students from different University’s come and visit your school, but that doesn’t mean anything. Girl, if you don’t feel like being dolled up every day, don’t. Classes, tests, homework, and meetings still go on during Homecoming, so there’s no point in wearing 6-inch heels and a bodysuit to that 8 a.m. class.
Another thing I witness during Homecoming week is the excessive partying. There are literally parties from that Monday of Homecoming week, until that Sunday, and they can start in the afternoon or at 3 a.m. (anything is possible during Homecoming). And just like every year, Sarah, Tasha, and Maria beg you to come to every party with them. If you usually don’t party any other weekend during the school year (and I’m sure Sarah, Tasha, and Maria know this, so why are they bothering you) what makes this week any different. I know from experience that if you don’t go out during Homecoming, YOU ARE NOT MISSING OUT ON ANYTHING, especially if you are not a partier. So, stay in with your sweats on and your hair tied up, while eating ice cream and catching up on the 10 episodes of Grey’s Anatomy you missed.One more thing about Homecoming. A lot of people try to pressure you into going to the big game because that’s the “Homecoming” thing to do. I don’t watch football and have no interest in attending my University’s Homecoming game, because what’s the point? If you don’t enjoy watching football or don’t want to be squished up in bleachers next to the obnoxious guy covered in body paint, you do not have to go to the game. Don’t let your peers and the ClichĂ© College TV shows make you feel like an outcast just because you don’t want to go to one of the biggest games of the year. If you want to, stream your University’s game on your TV while you do things around the house (that’s almost the same, right?).
-HCXO!