The Secret Life of Students on Channel 4

I totally agree that there should be more events organised for non-drinkers. As someone who doesn't drink, I feel uncomfortable being around drinking and drunk people so I can imagine why Lauren felt so overwhelmed.

I don't think people like her should be made to feel like they have to join in, in order to have a good social life. I think societies are a good idea because it focuses on people's hobbies instead of drinking.

If it was catered then why would you care?



I knew someone that lived in a flat of 25, although their kitchen had 4 of everything. 4 sinks, 4 ovens etc

If it was catered then why would you care?



I knew someone that lived in a flat of 25, although their kitchen had 4 of everything. 4 sinks, 4 ovens etc

Shared toilets/showers as well, that's why you'd care!
Haha.

Luckily you get a cleaner at uni, hers came every day but mine was just once a fortnight (with 6 people sharing).

I totally agree that there should be more events organised for non-drinkers. As someone who doesn't drink, I feel uncomfortable being around drinking and drunk people so I can imagine why Lauren felt so overwhelmed.

I don't think people like her should be made to feel like they have to join in, in order to have a good social life. I think societies are a good idea because it focuses on people's hobbies instead of drinking.

Is there only one more episode left?

Yup, it's the last one tonight!


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There are loads! Our union organised trips to the surrounding areas, alton towers, put on new films in the cinema for £4, there are plenty of societies, pub quizzes (which are not focussed around drinking!) and pretty much anything else that you can do with your friends that don't revolve around drinking. I had a flatmate who didn't drink at all and had film nights with her friends and was out doing things all the time.

There's a non drinking society at my uni. It's a great way to do other stuff!

They should do it more at other unis tbf.


Here is what they do:

http://www.rusu.co.uk/organisation/9491/

Agreed, I'm at Reading and I've heard good stuff about them!
I think it's good if you want alternatives in freshers and stuff, I'm surprised it's not more common really


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Cool! Are you soon to be a first year there?

Nah just finished first year You?


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Same!

What halls were you staying at previously?

But she could have joined in and just drank coke or whatever if for some weird medical reason she genuinely couldn't even have a drop of alcohol.

Organising events for non-drinkers is just weird, because it seems to imply that drinking is compulsory at all other events, which of course its not, because that would be retarded.

Its also a bit fascist. Normal socials you're given the choice between drinking or not drinking, but at "non-drinking socials" (oxymoron), you're specifically FORBIDDEN to have a relaxing sociable drink.

Might as well just ban fun.