I came about this great article that explained how this particular writer felt about her non-partying habits in college. Although it was well written and had a compelling argument, I disagreed with some of the statements she made.
Before college, I was not much of a person to socially drink with friends, but I did with family. I just always felt safer that way plus with strict parents, I was not really allowed either. If I were to drink, it would be with my siblings.
When I got to college, I met friends who enjoyed drinking on occasion. I was not looking for those types of friends that is just how it happened. I won’t lie, we went out a lot, but that did not mean I did not have my priorities straight. I knew what I was in college for. Drinking never stopped me from achieving my end goal.
As this particular Odyssey creator asked in her article, “is there anything wrong with skipping the partying stage?” No, absolutely not. Just like there is nothing wrong with partying either. I am a true believer in you don't need alcohol to have fun, but if it's there, I will not say no. I disagree with her because not everyone who parties, “hooks up with strangers and get belligerently drunk every weekend.”
All my group of friends and I have had our fair share of fun, but there has not been a time where I have blacked out. Many people love to get that drunk, but that is not my preference, so I will remember each memory I made while drinking alcohol.
Whether you love to watch movies and stay home on a Friday night or you religiously attend the same club/parties each weekend or both, have fun. Enjoy your college years the way you want to and do not apologize for them or be embarrassed about them. There is more to a person than what they do with their weekends.
To those who like to party in college, go for it. I personally have done it responsibly enough to where I did not have to worry about my grades suffering. If you cannot find a balance between school and fun, then to you I say, I am sorry. Be the person who is responsible enough to enjoy “the best years of your life” but still come out on top.
