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The student guide to going out

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Going to a party? Or throwing one? Party-throwers and party-goers play a vital role in shaping the sexual culture of your campus. Party-throwers are the social engineers who design the spaces in which students meet, dance, talk, and sometimes drink or hook up. A well-planned environment helps everyone to make mindful decisions. And as a party guest, you can do a lot to make this easier for your host and more fun for yourself and others. Every time you demonstrate mutual respect, you reduce the likelihood of campus sexual assault and/or alcohol poisoning. Here’s how to throw a great party and be a great guest.

The minimum legal age for consuming alcohol in the US is 21.

How to make your party work for you

Invitation

INVITATION

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Designated greeter

DESIGNATED GREETER

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Check in with neighbors and campus security

CHECK IN WITH NEIGHBORS AND CAMPUS SECURITY

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Dance and Chill Space

DANCE SPACE & CHILL SPACE

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Off-limits area

OFF-LIMITS AREA
& ISOLATED SPACE

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Host

GET MEDICAL HELP IN CASE OF ALCOHOL POISONING & HANDLE DIFFICULT GUESTS

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Host

WEAR SIGNATURE CLOTHING, CHECK IN ON GUESTS, & SUBTLY DISRUPT UNCOMFORTABLE SITUATIONS

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Designated server

BAR—IF YOU’RE SERVING ALCOHOL

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Designated server

DESIGNATED SERVER

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How to get invited back

Invitation

NOTICE THE TONE, HOUSE RULES, & PLAN AHEAD

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Text message

TOUCH BASE WITH THE HOST

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A guest waving hello to the host

WELCOME THE NEWBIES,
& SAY HI TO THE HOST

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Dance Space

RESPECT OTHER PEOPLE’S LIMITS – AND YOUR OWN

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A group of students taking a selfie

LOOK OUT FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS

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Designated server

IF YOU CHOOSE TO DRINK, DO SO MINDFULLY

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Designated greeter

CHECK IN AGAIN BEFORE YOU LEAVE

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Text message

FOLLOW UP

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