The Best Places to Party at Mount Holyoke College

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.

• Five Colleges: The Five College Consortium is not only for class sharing, but also for party swapping!  While much of you first year is spent bonding with other first years, if only because overwhelmed people stick together, it’s worth getting to know some other campuses.  Think of it as getting 5 college party scenes for the price of one tuition.  Doesn’t seem so ridiculously expensive now, does it?
• Amherst and Northampton:  Many consider Mt.. Holyoke to be somewhat isolated mainly for its location.  Luckily Amherst and Northampton are only a hop, skip and a jump away.  Much of the nightlife is found here…just listen for the sounds. 
• Have your own party:  Some panic at the idea of hosting a party and are immediately reminded of that dream where they show up naked to class.  “What if no one shows up?” they ask, “What if we run out of alcohol?”  Some people on the other hand revel in the notion of leading the team, serving the pigs in a blanket, shaking the martinis and telling everyone where to put their coat.  If you are one of those people, use your gift and share it with the others.  It may make you popular with the other students.
• Houses: The classic “house party" is usually thrown by student organizations or fraternities. Make sure that you go with someone who knows someone who lives in the house (unless you’re particularly attractive). 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.  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.
• 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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