<p>Hello everyone,</p>
<p>I am thinking about transferring to UVA (looking at a few other schools, too). Does anyone know how bad the partying is there? Are there groups that don't party? The partying at my current school is driving me nuts. I love it academically, and I'm doing great, but I am just really frustrated. Also if anyone has transferred to UVA and has any advice that'd be great. Thanks everyone in advance!</p>
<p>At any school there are people who party and people who don't. I guess if people enjoying themselves on weekend nights "drives you nuts" then yeah it's "bad" at UVa. I just hope you realize that there are other things in life besides studying and that at schools like uva there is more than just the stereotypical frat keggers, althogh there are plenty of these. All kinds of groups from frisbee teams to dance groups and to just groups of friends congregate and hangout some drinking and some not. This is college, this is life. It will not impede on your studying here-- there are big libraries, quiet hours in dorms etc. when you need it, but I urge to not look at all social opportunities as bad. Otherwise check out W+M or maybe some small religious places???</p>
<p>uva for partying=fook yeah</p>
<p>y'all can come to pregame in my place on friday after our first basketball game, u r granted to get wasted before leaving for rugby road.</p>
<p>at the same time, a lot of UVA students DO work hard and study a LOT on weekends. we've got a big portion of intellectual students.</p>
<p>The party scene really isn't too bad here. Sure, there are great parties on the weekends, but the vast majority of students put academics first and are responsible in their partying. If you're not a drinker, it's no big deal. There's little to no peer pressure on people to go out and drink, and, should you decide to hit up the frats with your friends, you still likely will not feel pressured to drink. There's drinking in dorms, sometimes, but it's not out-of-control due to enforced rules on drinking in dorms. I've visited people at certain Big Ten schools and seen the kind of excessive drinking that goes on at them, and I can assure you that it doesn't approach that level at UVA. As a student at UVA, you could certainly stay away from partying and lead a very active social life. There's always something to do, and much of it doesn't involve alcohol.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone!</p>
<p>jacl11905 - I think you might have misunderstood my current situation. I don't think that all social activities are bad, but I do like to follow the law and under age drinking happens to be against the law. Furthermore, I'd like to go to a school with a larger group of people who like to do things other than drinking most of the time especially when it's against the law. Once someone's 21 it's their choice. I go to a VERY small school (smaller than my high school), and there are very few crowds to choose from. Also, please do not go as far as to assume that all I do is study. :) However, I do think that W&M is probably a better option. Thank you for responding.</p>
<p>SEW05, I'd still recommend taking a look at UVA. You're still going to encounter a good amount of "illegal" drinking at w&m, and, from what i've heard, more consumption of illegal substances than there is at UVA.</p>
<p>I just spent the weekend at W&M, and trust me, there is plenty of booze and drugs to go around. If you're looking for a college without underage drinking, I would look for a religious school. But UVA is a very diversified college with lots of different people. If you don't like some group, there will always be another that you will. My advice is be open and willing to tolerate underage drinking among your peers. you're going to encounter this everywhere, but that doesn't mean you have to do it.</p>
<p>Yes, this is all true. I guess what you all see from me is a lot of frustration. Unfortunately, I can't look at just any school (religious schools included) because my major is pretty restrictive. I wish this wasn't the case. Maybe I'd be better off to stay where I am? Who knows right now. I will figure it out soon.</p>
<p>ETA: In the meantime I am going to continue looking into the transfer process, etc.</p>