<p>I am not a partier (don't know a word for this), but I am looking at san diego state because of they have a really good civil engineering program and they offer a minor in german language (I want to maybe work in Germany when I am older). A lot of people have said that it is a big party school and it would be funny if I went there because I don't party. </p>
<p>I was wondering if I should still apply to a school with a big party environment or if it would be too much of a distraction.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t worry about it. Likely in your major classes you will be with the more serious students. There are going to be all kinds there, it’s a big place.</p>
<p>Engineering majors are going to be the ones who party the least. Not saying that they’ll never party, but they really don’t have time for excessive partying.</p>
<p>I agree – you should be fine. The school is large enough that you will find a crowd of friends that suits you. The engineering program should have a lot of very serious students. In addition, you may want to check to see if there is any type of wellness/substance free housing available for freshmen. And once you get to campus, you can find clubs and activities on campus that interest you and don’t involve partying.</p>
<p>Plenty of students who don’t party go to SDSU. If you’re at all religious, some of the Christian clubs on campus have a fairly large contingent of students that don’t party or drink. It’s also in San Diego which means there’s a greater variety of things to do than if you say, went to CSU Chico.</p>
<p>The non-partiers at party schools are quite committed to their lifestyles as it is seen as a badge of honor. SDSU has plenty of such people.</p>
<p>Of course, there are many other schools that offer civil engineering and German.</p>
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<p>I wouldn’t worry about distracting all the partiers. After the first few drinks they probably won’t even notice you.</p>
<p>As long as you interview well, have a strong resume, and actually acquire the skills necessary for your career, the “Party School” status of where you graduate wont matter so much.</p>
<p>AT the end of the day, it’s really up to you. Personally, I would like to have the option to relax and party every once in a while, but ultimately, how much you party and how much you allow that scene to distract you is up to you.</p>
<p>TK–hahaha!</p>