Hey, spooky souls! As October winds down and the air turns crisp, the campus buzzes with a unique mix of midterm stress and Halloween excitement. For many students, this season feels like a marathon, where midterms are the uphill sprint and Halloween night is the finish line. Costumes become championship uniforms, and turn Halloween into the ultimate showdown of creativity and fun.
Chills and Studies
Before makeup brushes and fake blood come out, midterms often stand in the way. The pressure to perform academically clashes with the desire to fully embrace the scary season. One essay paragraph earns five minutes of costume inspiration scrolling. It’s the little mix of discipline and fun. Study for exams by day and plan matching costumes with roommates by night.
Study sessions often turn into mini-Halloween planning meetings. Dorm lounges become both quiet zones for exam prep and hubs for costume brainstorming, where students share materials and inspire one another.
Costumes: Spooky Stardom
Halloween costumes are not just outfits—they’re statements, passions, and sometimes even last-minute miracles powered by late-night creativity. You start with an idea, then suddenly you’re up at 3 a.m. hot-gluing sequins as if your GPA depends on it. Every detail counts, and by the end, it feels like the Super Bowl of the semester.
For many, Halloween is the biggest creative event of the year. Students race to outdo themselves. From clever pop cultures, group themes and Do-It-Yourself masterpieces. Whether they go as iconic duos, viral memes or full fantasy characters, each piece becomes a fun and imaginative way to showcase personality and creativity.
Safety: Frightfully Responsible
Between late-night activities and off-campus events, safety remains a top priority. It is encouraged for students to stay in groups, keep an eye on their drinks and belongings and share their locations with trusted friends. Upperclassmen should also emphasize implementing boundaries and staying alert amidst the chaos of flashing lights and loud music.
Students are also encouraged to wear costumes that allow for visibility and comfort, avoiding anything that restricts movement or makes it hard to stay aware of surroundings.
Despite the looming deadlines and piles of review sheets, students somehow make it work. Halloween is a reward. It is the moment you step out of your textbooks and into your alter egos, ready to celebrate their survival of getting halfway through the semester.
As night falls, one thing is certain: students know how to give their all, whether it’s in the classrooms or on the costume runway. When midterms meet costumes, it’s all about finding the treat in the trick.
