Updated with current information for 2022
Halloween is right around the corner. For some, it’s the party of the century. For others, it’s the 9th pit of hell. Love it or hate it, we all have to survive it. Good luck if you live in an Athens apartment in the middle of Court Street, or if you share a pad with four or five roommates. It’s about to get crazy, real crazy. It’s best to lay some ground rules before the Tequila does.
Know Who’s on Your Couch
We don’t suggest you take a registry, but then again that might not be a bad idea. Athens Halloween is synonymous with couch crashing, especially at late night after hours. Make sure you know who’s crashing at your pad. That cool guy who snuck in after the bars closed just might end up robbing you blind in the morning.
Your rental’s parking situation is also an important consideration. Don’t jam too many cars in too few spaces, or else someone will have to take a hungover trip to the impound lot. Off campus parking is great until it isn’t.
Buddy Up
Sometimes alcohol knocks, sometimes it barges right in. Stick to the buddy system. College women in particular have a 1 in 4 chance of being sexually assaulted, and more often it’s a “someone you know” situation than a guy with a knife. Watch your friends for the effects of sedatives and date rape drugs. If your friend seems to out of it, it’s time to go home. Last call can wait for another night.
Scared of being in a large crowd? Enjoy the party from your window.
Sometimes, the party can be a little too much to handle. For whatever reason, if you’re looking to sit out on the festivities, you can still watch from your window! Many Court Street rentals come with amazing views of the strip. Pop open your window and take in the party without leaving your pad. If your rental is close to the bars, you can even hit them earlier in the afternoon before things get crazy, so you’ll still have a buzz.