Diary of a Gen Z Student: We shall go to the ball! Here’s my college ball survival guide

I’m a second year now. I’m a well-seasoned ball-goer. I made my mistakes last year, but not again

Trinity College student and Irish Examiner columnist Jane Cowan. Photo: Barry Cronin

As I write this, it is the last week of my college semester, which means one thing: College ball season is well and truly upon us. You thought I was going to mention exams, assignments, deadlines? Not today, Satan.

Fear not: Those are worries for next week. I’ve still got time for a miraculous academic comeback before exam week. But before that can get underway, Trinity Ball preparations must take priority. And by God, am I preparing.