It’s a Brat summer: Here’s absolutely everything that gives off Brat vibes at Exeter Uni

Charli XCX’s latest album Brat has become the most iconic album for the summer. With Brat encouraging a lifestyle of partying, clubbing and just being the IT girl, everyone is talking about having a “Brat summer”. Charli’s music has inspired her fans to break boundaries, have fun, let loose and be the party animal. On TikTok, everyone has been listing how they are going to have their own “Brat summer” and I just know the Exeter girlies will be hopping on this trend. Moving away from being the “clean girl” to Charli’s “365 party girl”, we embrace it as a lifestyle, not just a trend. So, here’s all the things that just screams Brat in Exeter. Obviously, our “bleed green” motto is already Brat coded.

1. Vaults

Of course, Vaults is the Brat place. A club that is majorly underrated and only seen once TimePiece closes and the party girls don’t want the night to end, Vaults brings the Brat out of all of us. What’s more Brat than stumbling back to your accommodation as the sun begins to rise, heels in hand, and your girls by your side?

2. Bottomless brunch

A popular activity amongst Exeter students is bottomless brunch. In Exeter, you will find lots of options for you and the girls to let loose. Some of these include Turtle Bay, The Terrace, and Underground Exeter. Why not go for a spontaneous day out before heading to pres at 6pm and Timepiece at 8pm? Who doesn’t love a bit of day drinking every now and then?

3. Vintage shops

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One thing that Exeter always pulls through with are the vintage shops. Brat girls are way past Urban Outfitters and Zara, instead they aim to get any secondhand gems with rips and rhinestones to achieve that grunge girl look. On Gandy Street, you can find Sobey’s Vintage that stores all kinds of 80’s aesthetics. Or you can venture to Sidwell Street, Fore Street and even the Quay for all the charity shops to find your outfits for your next feral adventures.

4. Green venoms

Obviously, green TP Venoms are the ultimate Brat cocktail. Exeter’s most renowned drink at TimePiece is so Brat coded as it matches the iconic album. Brat fans are defo going to spend their entire student loan on a night of reckless memories, no regrets and ending the night with a green tongue from chugging down green TP Venoms.

5. Spontaneous nights out

Sometimes, the best nights are the unplanned, spontaneous nights out. You and your friends go out to Chev for a few drinks and end up dancing the night away in Fever room two. This is the epitome of being a Brat this summer. Come on, do Charli some justice and listen to those “club classics” by dabbling in a bit of spontaneity.

6. 6pm pres

Whilst other unis will be in lectures at 6pm, Exeter students will be pre-ing hard. And to be honest, I can’t think of anything more Brat than being absolutely wasted at 6pm on a Tuesday just for your 7.30pm TP entry. Get your vodka in hand and go get messy.

7. Being hungover in lectures

Let’s be real, as uni students we all have faced this deathly scenario. Nothing feels more Brat than missing your alarm, waking up late, still wearing last night’s makeup and stumbling to a lecture half asleep. Who can blame us? We’re just silly girls who love a party.

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