No life in the new life
By Alecia RanereReporter, The VOICE
All colleges are known for something: outstanding achievements, great sports team, or the commonly known party school.
When we were in high school we couldn't wait to get out. Even if we loved it, we couldn't wait to move on to bigger and better things. We couldn't wait until we turned 21 so drinking would be legal, even if we already drank. Being legal and going to as many bars as we wanted seemed more appealing.
As soon as students go to college, though perceptions and priorities change and reality kicks in. Partying seems to be at the bottom of the to do list. I hear the same thing all the time, people will say, "Hey man are you going to that party this week" And the other person will reply "no, sorry, I have to work," or something of that nature.
Many people say they've been to more parties in high school than they have in college. Students are too busy working one or more jobs, paying their bills in the middle of a recession, job searching, studying to get good grades so they don't lose a scholarship or they are parents and have other responsibilities.
Whatever the case may be, being a homebody seems to be a trend, and that label that used to be placed upon people who never partied, "loner," is now being removed as more and more people relax on their free time and less people party.
Nineteen year old student Sam Raush says, "My idea of a party is "inviting all my friends over to watch anime."
Some people may seem embarrassed to admit they don't get out much, but in a time like this, when money is low and energy is wasted on working the days away, soon enough everyone will be spending their one day off sleeping.
Brianna Keene, a student here at Glendale Community College, says "I have no time for parties."
