Tips for Your First EP

1. First of all, when asking someone to EP, skywriting is obviously the best option. Other acceptable means of asking include spelling out “EP?” in rose petals on their bed or hiring a mariachi band.

2. Make sure you leave early because the seats fill up fast. In fact, the earlier you show up at your date’s dorm, the more impressed they’ll be. EP starts at 9:30 so leaving StuCo half an hour early is definitely a good idea. Also practice walking to their dorm multiple times throughout the day and don’t forget to time yourself.

3. If your date is a day student, you should go to their house. It’ll be a Tuesday night they’ll never forget.

4. Dress up. Go ALL OUT. Rent a tux or a prom dress. Ideally, you should pick your date up in a horse-drawn carriage but I guess a limo works as well.

5. Sing along. EP is a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that can only be accurately described as a candlelit karaoke night. If you’re up for it, the performers especially love it when you join them up front.

6. Applaud as much as possible. This is a sign of respect.

7. Get ready to put your arm around your date WAY before Rev. Heidi says “Welcome to EP.” In fact, go the extra mile. As soon as you sit down, be sure to drape your arm around your date’s chair and hover your hand inches away from their shoulder. That’s how they’ll know you’re REALLY interested. (Pro tip: when the time finally comes, do NOT let go)

8. Don’t reveal any information about yourself. Ask as many questions as possible. Mystery is KEY.

9. After EP, be sure to handwrite your date a heartfelt thank you letter and slip it in their PO box. Send them a confirmation email as well to ensure they’ve received your letter. Also consider writing them a sonnet and submitting it anonymously on Bus Ride. After all, as I mentioned, mystery IS key.