Further to this, they also noted social media as being a contributor to this as well.
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When we say Toga Party what words come to mind? With this question, surprisingly, only positive connotations were associated with the Toga such as “fun” and “party.” Some even described the event as a University right of passage, showing how ingrained it is in tertiary education culture. Having said this, some attendees did acknowledge that the Toga has had a tarnished history, but suggested that it did not accurately represent its standing on Australian shores. Should the Toga stay? SOURCE: FREEPIK Now to the main event – should the Toga stay? Of the attendees asked, 80% said that the Toga should most definitely stay, with attendees noting it’s importance to University culture. For the other 20% that were against this, they suggested that the idea had been exhausted and required a refresh. It’s important to note, that these individuals had attended multiple Togas previously. Some even noted that the idea of wearing a Toga may be too daunting for some individuals, potentially scaring them away. Of course, this survey only represents a small minority of university students; those who attended the event itself. Could this be a a delineating factor for this experiment? Those who attend Toga parties, must, to a large extent, agree with their purpose. Therefore can the judgement truly be made on whether the Toga has a place on University campuses today? In all honesty, such a macro question cannot be answered with such a small target base, especially considering the $15 Redbull cocktails. For now however, it seems that the Toga at ECU will live to see another year.
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