Before the nit pickers pounce on me, no, this will not be the sole factor in the final decision of my academic future.
I was just wondering though, as an 18 year who doesn't drink alcohol, would it make more sense to go to university in the US, as you can't go clubbing there until you turn 21? This is assuming finance etc. isn't a problem.
I know they tend to have more house parties in the USA and I prefer those tbh. It's easier to resist temptation, laugh at the drunk people, and have a nice, relaxed conversation with those who are merely tipsy.
I know I will find people who don't drink at Uni in the Uk, but it limits options though. I've been overseas with friends and gone on pub crawls and bars and clubs with them and after a few days it just got boring. I felt more and more like an outsider and they just got increasingly irritated at my "anti-social" behaviour and it ruined their fun by me not drinking apparently.
I imagine this will be more of a problem, especially if I end up going to London? Reading through threads, people from London unis just seem to be jostling with each other, trying to get the closest accomodation to the clubs as possible. I'm just worried of feeling left out.