One thing I have learned from undergrad is if I am going to any social event, I should always try to arrive very late. This also means I avoid having to help the hosts/hostesses out (if it\’s held at a house). And I will avoid half of the social awkwardness that I could probably encounter.

Of course, this does not apply to free food events. Food is the best only at the beginning. Today was the last day of classes. And there was a holiday party for the HCII – faculty, undergrad, and grad. Great food as always. And this was yet another $5 I saved on a meal.