For some students, partying is a way of life.

“It’s like the main focus of students coming to school,” said junior journalism major Daniel Robinson.

Freshman undecided major Mike Zuckerbrot said he does not see why students would not party. Zuckerbrot said he parties at least three times a week.

“I mean, why not party?” Zuckerbrot said. “Everyone else does it.”

Some students also do not take the traditional approach to partying. For some, Thursday has become the unofficial start of the weekend.

“Most students really don’t have classes on Fridays,” Robinson said. “That’s when the party starts for the majority of people.”

Students go everywhere, from Greek Row to crowded house parties, just to have a little fun.

“I go to parties to relax and take my mind off of school,” said junior history major Bolanle Akande.

Freshman psychology major Karen Macella said since she is not a big party person. She opts to stay in and make her own fun.

“We have game nights on our floor,” Macella said. “Everyone usually participates, so it’s pretty cool.”

Game nights are not uncommon. Many residence hall floors plan game nights on a weekly basis. If there are no game nights planned, her and her friends make up their own games, she said. Other activities are planned by various residence halls.

Special dance nights, benefit concerts and social gatherings often are held. Group get-togethers also are popular for students who do not party. Some students said they come together in someone’s room to watch movies or just hang out.

Playing video games usually is a big winner as well. Tournaments often are held for playing certain video games, including the popular X-Box game “Halo.”

Some students said they just like to relax in a quiet atmosphere and can have as much fun as they would if they went to a party.