Growing up, I always thought college would be a non-stop party.

But now that I’ve actually gotten to college, I’ve noticed a trend — fewer people are looking for parties to go to and more and more people are just looking for a comfy bed and a Netflix account.

Although there’s nothing wrong with an occasional 7-hour marathon of your favorite shows, I think that there’s a problem when it becomes an average Friday night.

After struggling through high school with curfews and overprotective parents, is now really the time to be laying in bed every night like some kind of hermit? We’ve waited our entire lives to get to experience the freedom we have now, and I don’t want to waste it by clicking “next episode” for hours on end every weekend.

Now, don’t get me wrong. My computer is my most prized possession and Netflix is starting to become more of a necessity as opposed to a luxury. But I think there is a time and a place for a classic “Gilmore Girls” binge session, and I’m not so sure that a Friday night at one of the most fun schools in the world is it.

But trust me, I get it. Sometimes we need a break from the excessive drinking and the nights that end at 3:30 a.m. On a cold and rainy Sunday, curling up with a fuzzy blanket and some hot chocolate in front of my computer sounds like the perfect way to avoid my responsibilities.

I think part of the problem with the idea behind “The Netflix Binge” is that it takes away from the social interaction of college. Yes, sometimes you just need to be alone with your thoughts or with “Bob’s Burgers” for hours on end, but it shouldn’t become a routine. Maybe invite some friends to watch with, and introduce each other to new shows or movies. There are ways to make a night of staying in a social experience instead of isolating yourself.

Of course, there are problems with going out every single weekend too. Drinking nights away and spending the next morning hunched over a toilet isn’t much fun either.

But what do I know? Just because someone’s idea of a fun night means taking shots of tequila and someone else’s is marathoning through “Game of Thrones” on HBO doesn’t mean that one is better than the other.

I think that the key is moderation. Don’t drink yourself into a coma, but don’t become an antisocial couch potato either.