This may sound ridiculously stupid but....
Ok so this is going to sound ridiculously stupid but does everyone drink at uni or are there some people out there who don't think they will get pissed every week? Just me?
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Original post by MonstaMoose98
Ok so this is going to sound ridiculously stupid but does everyone drink at uni or are there some people out there who don't think they will get pissed every week? Just me?
Everyone drinks at uni. Can you not tell by the complete lack of similar threads on TSR? In fact, you'll probably be ostracised and make no friends because as everyone knows you can only make friends through drinking.
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I have this doubt in my mind too and it sort of scares me. I'm asian and i don't consume alcohol. It's not a religious thing, i just don't like alcohol and tobacco. From what i have read U.K. has beer engraved in their culture and i'm afraid i won't be able to mingle and make friends with people.
Original post by MonstaMoose98
Ok so this is going to sound ridiculously stupid but does everyone drink at uni or are there some people out there who don't think they will get pissed every week? Just me?
Most people will probably go out for drinks every few weeks, but I doubt there are many people who will actually go out every week. I know quite a lot of people who don't drink at all, and they seem to enjoy themselves fine at uni.
Which uni are going to anyway?
Original post by hummingthrough
I have this doubt in my mind too and it sort of scares me. I'm asian and i don't consume alcohol. It's not a religious thing, i just don't like alcohol and tobacco. From what i have read U.K. has beer engraved in their culture and i'm afraid i won't be able to mingle and make friends with people.
Dude, just chill. I know loads of people who don't drink at all, never have never will, don't smoke either, and it's fine. There are so many people that no matter where you go, I doubt you'll be the only guy in your halls, maybe even on your floor that doesn't drink or smoke. It's fine, as long as you don't get annoyed with other people for drinking/smoking, and just act relaxed, you'll be fine.
Original post by Kool_Panda
Everyone drinks at uni. Can you not tell by the complete lack of similar threads on TSR? In fact, you'll probably be ostracised and make no friends because as everyone knows you can only make friends through drinking.
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Don't forget the compulsory drugs that have to be taken. Might want to practice with some cocaine. First person to stop snorting their line of cocaine has to by a drink for EVERYONE at freshers.
Ok thanks guys I am glad I am not the only one, just really panicked me. I do drink a bit but not loads haha!
I don't drink at all and I go out with my friends every weekend....
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Original post by MonstaMoose98
Ok thanks guys I am glad I am not the only one, just really panicked me. I do drink a bit but not loads haha!
As long as you can handle what you drink, it's fine. Some people can handle loads, some less.
I was really worried about this myself but I'm pretty sure people won't be going out all the time. I don't drink much and don't like going out much either but I plan on getting out more once I start in September. You don't have to be going out every week, getting smashed to have a good time. You'll meet people who probably don't like going out drinking much, don't worry.
I personally think, you either CHOOSE to make friends or you do.
Now, I have a 1 friends out of several who doesn't drink due to personal reasons. Now, she still comes out with us, and likes to have a good time and that's great.
Now if you can do this then you'll make friends. If you ostracize yourself by saying "sorry, you drink so I can't be friends with you" then you will only have yourself to blame to be honest. Like if you don't like drinking then you shouldn't really have a problem with other people drinking? If they try and force/peer-pressure you into drinking alcohol then find other people.
However, I personally think you will make friends with people who drink or you won't have any friends at all. I know some unis have "non-drinking" halls of residence. But obvs, that depends on the uni itself.
I don't think you should let alcoholism influence the way you will make friends at uni. Freshers will be intoxicated with drunk people and tbh, that's exactly how I met some of my friends through alcohol.
I'm trying to see it through your lense. But my ultimate advise is try and find a mutual respect for each other. But you can't neglect their needs to drink cause that won't be fair. You have to find a common ground with one another.
Now, I have a 1 friends out of several who doesn't drink due to personal reasons. Now, she still comes out with us, and likes to have a good time and that's great.
Now if you can do this then you'll make friends. If you ostracize yourself by saying "sorry, you drink so I can't be friends with you" then you will only have yourself to blame to be honest. Like if you don't like drinking then you shouldn't really have a problem with other people drinking? If they try and force/peer-pressure you into drinking alcohol then find other people.
However, I personally think you will make friends with people who drink or you won't have any friends at all. I know some unis have "non-drinking" halls of residence. But obvs, that depends on the uni itself.
I don't think you should let alcoholism influence the way you will make friends at uni. Freshers will be intoxicated with drunk people and tbh, that's exactly how I met some of my friends through alcohol.
I'm trying to see it through your lense. But my ultimate advise is try and find a mutual respect for each other. But you can't neglect their needs to drink cause that won't be fair. You have to find a common ground with one another.
Original post by The Empire Odyssey
I personally think, you either CHOOSE to make friends or you do.
Now, I have a 1 friends out of several who doesn't drink due to personal reasons. Now, she still comes out with us, and likes to have a good time and that's great.
Now if you can do this then you'll make friends. If you ostracize yourself by saying "sorry, you drink so I can't be friends with you" then you will only have yourself to blame to be honest. Like if you don't like drinking then you shouldn't really have a problem with other people drinking? If they try and force/peer-pressure you into drinking alcohol then find other people.
However, I personally think you will make friends with people who drink or you won't have any friends at all. I know some unis have "non-drinking" halls of residence. But obvs, that depends on the uni itself.
I don't think you should let alcoholism influence the way you will make friends at uni. Freshers will be intoxicated with drunk people and tbh, that's exactly how I met some of my friends through alcohol.
I'm trying to see it through your lense. But my ultimate advise is try and find a mutual respect for each other. But you can't neglect their needs to drink cause that won't be fair. You have to find a common ground with one another.
Now, I have a 1 friends out of several who doesn't drink due to personal reasons. Now, she still comes out with us, and likes to have a good time and that's great.
Now if you can do this then you'll make friends. If you ostracize yourself by saying "sorry, you drink so I can't be friends with you" then you will only have yourself to blame to be honest. Like if you don't like drinking then you shouldn't really have a problem with other people drinking? If they try and force/peer-pressure you into drinking alcohol then find other people.
However, I personally think you will make friends with people who drink or you won't have any friends at all. I know some unis have "non-drinking" halls of residence. But obvs, that depends on the uni itself.
I don't think you should let alcoholism influence the way you will make friends at uni. Freshers will be intoxicated with drunk people and tbh, that's exactly how I met some of my friends through alcohol.
I'm trying to see it through your lense. But my ultimate advise is try and find a mutual respect for each other. But you can't neglect their needs to drink cause that won't be fair. You have to find a common ground with one another.
Thank you so much you have made a really valid point there! Just because I don't drink much doesn't mean I can't go out with people who do I still enjoy spending time with people even if they are plastered XD Thank you sooo much for your response I am sure once I get there and relax I will have a great time
You have been really helpful! 
There were two types of people I went out with at uni.
The asshats who couldn't hold their drink and who had to go for a 'tactical vomit' before they could even think about going out, and then ended up losing it on a night out, fighting, throwing up, crying; they simply couldn't hold their drink at all.
Then there were the people who, probably a bit like you, were worried that they weren't going to fit in with this mental scene - and they didn't, but 99% of the time they didn't throw up, didn't get into fights, and probably had a better night & remembered their night out more than the others did!
TLDR: Honestly, don't panic. It will be fine, people won't give a crap, and if they do - not worth your time.
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The asshats who couldn't hold their drink and who had to go for a 'tactical vomit' before they could even think about going out, and then ended up losing it on a night out, fighting, throwing up, crying; they simply couldn't hold their drink at all.
Then there were the people who, probably a bit like you, were worried that they weren't going to fit in with this mental scene - and they didn't, but 99% of the time they didn't throw up, didn't get into fights, and probably had a better night & remembered their night out more than the others did!
TLDR: Honestly, don't panic. It will be fine, people won't give a crap, and if they do - not worth your time.
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Original post by MonstaMoose98
Ok so this is going to sound ridiculously stupid but does everyone drink at uni or are there some people out there who don't think they will get pissed every week? Just me?
Drinking is not the same as getting pissed.
Most people at uni drink, because why wouldn't they? Its like asking whether people eat food.
That doesn't mean they get pissed every single day, and it doesn't mean you can't social with them.
Not everyone does, that said depending on the uni it may limit your ability to socialise as flats generally bond over drinking and subject society events are usually drink based. And as an international student it will likely limit your ability to integrate as it may discourage you from mixing in.
Original post by cole-slaw
Drinking is not the same as getting pissed.
Most people at uni drink, because why wouldn't they? Its like asking whether people eat food.
That doesn't mean they get pissed every single day, and it doesn't mean you can't social with them.
Most people at uni drink, because why wouldn't they? Its like asking whether people eat food.
That doesn't mean they get pissed every single day, and it doesn't mean you can't social with them.
Well, food is required in order to, you know, not die. The same can't be said for alcohol.
At the end of the day, are you spending nine grand a term to go and drink? Because if that's what you want to do, you can do so for a lot less than that.
Original post by kingoftheting
Well, food is required in order to, you know, not die. The same can't be said for alcohol.
You don't need to eat food, you could easily live off protein shakes and vitamin pills and those nutrient bags they used to give to astronauts. It would be cheap too.
We eat food for exactly the same reason we drink alcohol - because it tastes amazing and makes us happy.
At the end of the day, are you spending nine grand a term to go and drink? Because if that's what you want to do, you can do so for a lot less than that.
No, I would be spending nine grand a term to enjoy the full university experience to the max. I would go to every lecture, do all my reading, go to loads of different societies, play a load of different sports, sleep with loads of hot students, and go out and drink and socialise as much as I physically could - every single night I would imagine. The social life is one of the very best things about university, you never have that much opportunity for fun and freedom again for the rest of your life.
Why would you NOT want to experience everything that university has to offer?
Original post by cole-slaw
You don't need to eat food, you could easily live off protein shakes and vitamin pills and those nutrient bags they used to give to astronauts. It would be cheap too.
We eat food for exactly the same reason we drink alcohol - because it tastes amazing and makes us happy.
No, I would be spending nine grand a term to enjoy the full university experience to the max. I would go to every lecture, do all my reading, go to loads of different societies, play a load of different sports, sleep with loads of hot students, and go out and drink and socialise as much as I physically could - every single night I would imagine. The social life is one of the very best things about university, you never have that much opportunity for fun and freedom again for the rest of your life.
Why would you NOT want to experience everything that university has to offer?
We eat food for exactly the same reason we drink alcohol - because it tastes amazing and makes us happy.
No, I would be spending nine grand a term to enjoy the full university experience to the max. I would go to every lecture, do all my reading, go to loads of different societies, play a load of different sports, sleep with loads of hot students, and go out and drink and socialise as much as I physically could - every single night I would imagine. The social life is one of the very best things about university, you never have that much opportunity for fun and freedom again for the rest of your life.
Why would you NOT want to experience everything that university has to offer?
I've spent the last ten years doing all of those things. It gets pretty boring. I didn't need to go to university to do it, like.
Original post by kingoftheting
I've spent the last ten years doing all of those things. It gets pretty boring. I didn't need to go to university to do it, like.
You get far more options and opportunities at university than you do outside of university.
If you're bored of doing ALL that stuff (I listed a lot), that says more about you.
I'm pretty sure all my friends at uni go out drinking at least once a week but they don't get sloshed every time, sometimes they get a bit tipsy and other times they just drink socially
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Original post by hummingthrough
I have this doubt in my mind too and it sort of scares me. I'm asian and i don't consume alcohol. It's not a religious thing, i just don't like alcohol and tobacco. From what i have read U.K. has beer engraved in their culture and i'm afraid i won't be able to mingle and make friends with people.
I hate beer and soft drinks. I always opt for vodka, gin or cheap wine
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