New Year’s Eve is typically a big party night on college campuses. From house parties to bar parties, there are several ways students can ring in the new year and have a fun time. The following sections offer ideas for college students on how to celebrate the end of 2009 and the beginning of 2010.
2009 Theme Party: Dress as Newsworthy People From the Past Year
Since theme parties are popular on college campuses, students can host “2009” theme parties for New Year’s Eve. The students can dress as newsworthy people from the past year. Students can dress like celebrities, such as Jon and Kate, or characters from 2009 films, such as a character from New Moon. Also, the hosts can create 2009-themed games, such as trivia and Pictionary.
Organize a 2009-Themed Apartment Crawl With Friends and Roommates
If students don’t feel like staying in the same place for the entire NYE night, they can organize 2009-themed apartment crawls with their college friends. Each apartment can provide an appetizer and beverage that was either popular in 2009 or discovered by the hosts in 2009. Each apartment can also play 2009 songs from different genres. For students who love music, the food and drinks can reflect the music genre.
Go to a Concert or Watch College Football Bowl Games
In addition to NYE-themed parties, students can also create a special NYE experience by checking out a concert. Several bands perform shows on NYE night, so students can check out their campus and city newspapers for a list of NYE concerts. They can also talk to friends to find out if any local bands are playing in smaller, unpublicized venues.
If students enjoy watching football, they can organize a bowl-watching night in an apartment, dorm, or at a local sports bar. If the students stay in an apartment or dorm, they can make tailgating food, and they can even play tailgating games if they have the space. And, if they can afford it, students can travel to watch their own teams play in bowl games.
Look for On-Campus NYE Parties at Bars, Clubs, and Restaurants
For a NYE night that is simple to plan and organize, students can check out what their campus bars, clubs, and restaurants have organized for the night. The popular bars and clubs, and sometimes restaurants, often offer meals and drink packages for the night. If students are willing to pay the cover, they can go to one of these parties with their friends to celebrate the new year.
Whether they want to celebrate the new year or simply have a fun night with friends, there are several ways college students can ring in the new year. They can organize 2009 theme parties and apartment crawls with friends. And, they can also check out concerts, watch bowl games, or attend campus NYE parties at bars and clubs.
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