<p>A lot of my friends are getting, or thinking about getting, fake ids for when they go to school. Is it necessary, or nice to have, a fake id your freshman year at duke? in particularly if you're a girl?</p>
<p>honestly, if duke were in like... nyc, i'd definitely say to invest in a good id. because i'm from nyc, i had one and i do use it at school. it is most definitely not necessary. drinking on campus at frat parties is free and no one cards. you can't use a fake at the abc liqour store (the only type in north carolina) anyway. "clubs" like shooter's and georges/g-loft when there's something going on admit anyone, and just give those over 21 a wristband. which means it is possible to have someone with a wristband buy you a drink and then drink it in the corner. there are strictly 21-up places, but it's obviously more of an upperclassman hangout-- at least first semester. one tip is that in some areas (george's, g-loft -- again, these things will make more sense in a week) is that there are often cops or undercover cops, so it's never a good idea to use a fake in those situations. </p>
<p>i would say that if i didn't use one regularly outside of duke, i wouldn't feel the need to have one at duke. it's definitely nice to have, but i know plenty of girls (and guys) who manage just fine without one. sometimes there's things like going sake bombing or wanting to go to big beer night where it is necessary, but whatever. i'd live.</p>