Gen Z is making room for a different kind of college party. Introducing, the wellness darty.
There are a few things you expect to see when a crowd of college students takes over a fraternity lawn in broad daylight.
People stretching on yoga mats before a group run probably aren't among them.
Neither is a lineup of cold plunges.
But that’s the setup at a "wellness darty," a gathering that combines the social side of a college day party with activities you might otherwise associate with a fitness studio.
A traditional "darty" — literally, a daytime party — usually revolves around drinking, music, and hanging out.
At the wellness version, the agenda might include Pilates, a run, an ice bath, and a coffee or matcha afterward.
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These events have drawn students at the University of Miami, University of Florida, Florida State University, Syracuse University, and the University of Alabama , with local wellness groups organizing the gatherings.
There’s still music and a crowd of people meeting up, but alcohol isn't the main event.
When I was in a sorority in 2017, our darties definitely didn't involve yoga mats...and I’m not the only one doing a double take.
The trend has prompted TikTok users to share their own college party memories , with former students posting footage of nights out that looked very different from a group run.
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