Truus's survival guide

It took way too long, but now it's back: going out! For many students there will be evenings that they will never forget (or they will, after too much alcohol). For some, this will be their first night out, their first time getting a pitcher, underestimating tequila for the first time, pretending that shots of 15% alcohol count as a full shot for the first time, or perhaps the first realization that beer/wine in the pub is really a bit more expensive.

For others, this day will be simply old-fashioned fun and craziness. Lifting that one light dude on the shoulders, making a circle on the dance floor of only men (women help us), screaming and jumping as soon as Narcotic comes on and of course the attempts at dancing and flirting.

Now Truus is concerned whether you can still do this. Are the beer muscles still fit (shoutout to the crowded beer muscle quarter!). Are those hips still at Shakira level or are things rusty?

That is why Truus has made the one and only Truus’s survival guide! Here are fifteen tips to make it another fantastic evening.

Tip 1: Don't forget to take your 'test for access' test, because duhh

Tip 2: Don't drink too little, but certainly not too much! Barfing on the dance floor isn't nearly as romantic as you think it is! But at the same time, it's no good for most of us if you can't keep up with the craziness of the rest.

Tip 3: The VB staff don't like it when you slide down the banisters :(

Tip 4: Pre-drinking is very important for your wallet, but drink too much and you are finished after the second round. Find your own balance in that.

Tip 5: Women get their turn faster at the bar, take advantage of that

Tip 6: Fully stocking is essential for a good evening. Personal recommendation is a large plate of stew.

Tip 7: Definitely sing Oerend Hard's TSAC lyrics as soon as the song comes on.

Tip 8: It often happens that coats are stolen in a student bar. So don't bring a jacket that you can't afford to do without, and make sure your pockets are empty before someone runs off with your house keys.

Tip 9: There's only one thing dumber than someone who can't dance. And that’s people who don't dance, so just go wild and claim your spot on that dance floor.

Tip 10: If you have enough energy to make it to the end, you can often help clean up. As a reward you can drink the leftovers. Free beer is good beer.

Tip 11: Beer is bad for shoes, so make sure you put on an old pair of shoes!

Tip 12: The toilet can be a pleasant place, have a chat with your drunk fellow man.

Tip 13: Piano Man's lyrics are essential if you intend to make it to the end.

Tip 14: Above all, just have fun; when in doubt choose the fun option, make friends and make sure you have a story to tell after every night!