{"id":18374,"date":"2017-09-19T15:14:07","date_gmt":"2017-09-19T20:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.imsa.edu\/acronym\/?p=18374"},"modified":"2017-09-21T06:49:08","modified_gmt":"2017-09-21T11:49:08","slug":"the-best-of-homecoming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.imsa.edu\/acronym\/2017\/09\/19\/the-best-of-homecoming\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best of Homecoming"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Homecoming is fast approaching, and the excitement is increasing! Saturday, September 30: a night of dancing, talking, and overall fun for students of all ages. No matter who you are, homecoming is a night where you can make great memories.<\/p>\n<p>However, with a new homecoming season comes new pressure about making plans for the big night. But don&#8217;t stress! Whether it&#8217;s asking a special someone to be your date, figuring out plans for before the dance, or just trying to have a fun time, we&#8217;ve got you covered.<\/p>\n<p>If you choose to ask someone to homecoming, whether it be a friend, crush, or significant other, consider &#8220;pre-asking&#8221;. This could be as simple as asking them if they want to go to the dance with you in passing or shooting them a message. If you ask them in advance, you won&#8217;t waste time creating an elaborate ask for someone who might reject your gesture.<\/p>\n<p>During the &#8220;pre-ask&#8221; period, don&#8217;t be disappointed if the person says no. They might have plans to go with their friends, or they might be ditching the dance entirely. If they say yes, then begin planning a more elaborate and exciting ask! Playing off of someone&#8217;s interests can be beneficial. Whether they play a sport or love a certain food, there&#8217;s a way to incorporate their likes into any ask. Popular asks in the past have been scavenger hunts, volleyball puns, spelling out &#8220;HC&#8221; in chess pieces, or even serenading someone outside their dorm window! Choose something that you&#8217;re comfortable with and something that the other person will enjoy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">~<\/p>\n<p>Okay, so by now you&#8217;ve asked someone or figured out your homecoming group. Before dance night rolls around, you have to make plans about dinner and pictures! Homecoming at public school isn&#8217;t entirely different from IMSA&#8217;s; however, at IMSA we don&#8217;t have too many picturesque locations or cars to drive to restaurants. If you plan to eat out before the dance, you have to arrange that with an RC <em>far<\/em> in advance, or you have to sign up for a shuttle. If all else fails, ordering food and walking trips are always an option for Sodexo haters. And as for pictures, ISP has a set-up before and during the dance for you and all your friends to get high-quality photos and remember the night. Most people also choose to take their own pictures before the dance while the sun is still out. The 05 slabs tend to be a common spot for people to congregate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The easiest way to have fun at homecoming is to not stress about it. IMSA&#8217;s lovely Campus Activity Board and Student Council organize this event as a means of stress relief and fun for the entire campus, so just go out, dance, take pictures, and forget your worries. It&#8217;s only one night of your life, after all.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Homecoming is fast approaching, and the excitement is increasing! 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