Rule 1 and 2: When to Have and Not Have Parties

Rule 1—Have events with the hottest sororities during the first two weeks of the quarter. You should probably have events on Tuesday and Wednesday for the first two weeks. The reasoning for this is that there are no tests, homework, or papers due during the first two to three weeks of a quarter. People have just come back from their vacations, and they want to party.

Rule 2—Never have a social during the weeks of midterms. Those are weeks four through six out of a 10-week quarter. Girls and guys will be less likely to party during weeks when they have to study for midterms. Instead, have an event on a Friday because most people will make Friday night their “party night,” and they will choose to study on Saturday and Sunday nights. Another option is to have a nice dinner with a sorority during the week because it gives people a chance to relax, socialize, and eat during a week of stressful midterms.