The most wonderful time of the year for HBCU students and alumni is here. That’s right, it’s officially homecoming season! Anyone who has experienced an HBCU homecoming knows that it is truly an event unlike any other. It’s a time when students and alumni come together to celebrate their love for their university through a week of exciting events.
HBCU homecoming is a special time-honored tradition that can only be compared to a Black family reunion but on a much wider scale. Everything about homecoming is a whole experience. The tailgating, the pep rally, the parade, the big game, the band, the parties, it can be a lot. There are so many moving parts that go into an HBCU homecoming, sometimes it can be hard to keep up. Whether you’re a homecoming veteran or a newcomer, there are a few survival tips that every HBCU homecoming-goer outta know. Here are five tips for surviving an HBCU homecoming.
3Stay Hydrated
Don’t party so hard that you forget to drink some water. Just because it’s not summer anymore doesn’t mean you can’t easily get dehydrated. In fact, a study from the University of New Hampshire found that your chance of dehydration actually increases during the colder months.
You don’t want to end up in the hospital because you drink too much alcohol and not enough water, not only will you miss out on homecoming but your friends will probably never let you live that one down. Whether it’s water, Pedialyte, or Gatorade, stock up on enough for the whole week. You can even bring your own custom travel cup displaying your university or fraternity/sorority, whatever makes you more inclined to drink up.
