Lately I have been trying to come up with some interesting hookah talk, but lately it’s been very boring in the smoke world. I have not heard of any new flavors… maybe a few new hookahs here and there, but overall nothing new. That was, until I heard some local news reports.

Reports around the Pittsburgh, PA area have been stating that the college life has seen an increase in hookah usage. I know for some of us who are either a college student, a long-time hookah smoker, or a combination of both, this is not a surprise at all. However, I want to shed some light on this subject.

To begin, I am not advocating hookah usage OR how to lead the college lifestyle, but I have (still am) experiencing this lifestyle myself.

I have used my hookah for at least three years now, and have found it to be a great way to relax and socialize. Colleges and universities around the nation are the best locations for hookah bars and lounges due to the great culture blends and experiences. Despite larger cities and colleges will have more varieties of hookah bars, a ton of smaller colleges have a few offerings as well. The college life and hookah bars have definitely taken root into the heart of socializing for students because it is a great way to talk to friends, enjoy and experience a culture unlike Americas, and best of all… the smoking experience is therapeutic in its own great way!

What I have personally experienced is that when my friends try to think of a weekend gathering, hookah has always been an awesome solution. The beauty of going to a lounge, personally, is the relaxation. Sitting around in the most comfortable cushions and pillows, tasting the most flavorful and delicious fruit drinks, and smoking some of the most premium flavored tobacco always is a recipe for a good time. As a philosopher and psychologist… I love to talk and discuss, and being able to stay in a hookah lounge for hours is a great way to get back to reality, considering this world is full of cell phones, texting, facebook, and all the other dehumanizing technology.

Overall, hookah and the college life will see an increase, even during this push for a ’smoke-free’ society. Whether you side with hookah as being a un/healthier solution to other tobacco products… you cannot deny the fact that it has created a great way to bring friends together.

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