<p>I've occasionally browsed CC for about a year now, this being my senior year in high school. Before I get into my argument, I'll give you a brief overview of myself academically: 33 ACT, 3.9 UW GPA, 2 varsity sports- captain and all area for one of them. Academic teams, theatre, and a decent amount of volunteering as well. Now, a common theme I've noticed on here is the bashing of people who ask about the party scene of a particular school. I won't quote anything, but they seem to be along the lines of "You are such a child, why are you going to waste your college drinking, you should be only focused on school", holier than thou BS. Granted, I'd probably say that most of the people on here would not be the most socially inclined. I said MOST by the way. My argument, however, is what is wrong with partying and drinking in college? I've done it all through high school and have managed to be relatively successful in all that I do. If you can maintain your grades in college, why is it so bad to let loose? I was at Notre Dame (an institution with pretty credible students if you ask me) a couple weeks ago visiting a friend, and I had an amazing night filled with beer and house parties. Hundreds of ND students were there, students that work hard yet at the same time know how to have a great time. This has been my way of life in HS, and I intend to continue that into college. So, for all those who vehemently disagree with collegiate debauchery and fun, get at me. I'd love to hear your argument of why it is so bad.</p>
<p>…I haven’t seen anyone say anything like “You are such a child, why are you going to waste your college drinking, you should be only focused on school, holier than thou BS.”</p>
<p>No one really cares what you do. Party on.</p>
<p>Well for some people, partying in college is extremely dangerous, and should be avoided. However I mostly see either parents (not many of them) or holier than though high school students chastising others for wanting to go to a college with a good party scene. I don’t think it’s college students who care unless the person ask something along the lines of “at which schools do girls have fantastic butts?”</p>
<p>Makes sense, and I agree with the part about current college students not giving a damn</p>
<p>The real thing about partying that people think of is underage drinking. That’s where the whole “You are such a child, why are you going to waste your college drinking, you should be only focused on school”, holier than thou BS" come from. If you’re the legal age and like to party while remaining academically fit I say go for it. If you’re underage and would like to attend a non-drinking party, go for it. Nothing’s going to hurt you in the long run as long as you keep the grade up.</p>
<p>" So, for all those who vehemently disagree with collegiate debauchery and fun, get at me. I’d love to hear your argument of why it is so bad."</p>
<p>I’ve yet to hear anyone say that it’s bad in general / for everyone. Some people can have fun and get a degree with good grades, some people will have fun period.</p>
<p>As long as you (a) succeed in school, (b) are aware of the dangers of being drunk, especially around other drunk people, (c) don’t do anything really risky like drive drunk or have sex when either party is drunk, and (d) don’t annoy the neighbors or anyone else, many people won’t really care.</p>
<p>Everyone’s different. Those that shouldn’t party are those that party to the point where it negatively affects their college performance.</p>
<p>if you want to party then party. There are a countless number of students who party frequently and maintain an extremely high GPA. It’s all about time management.</p>
<p>The key is balance. You need to know your limits, not make stupid choices, and not make sacrifices academically for the sake of partying that you will regret later. Go ahead and party, but party smart.</p>
<p>If you’ve been drinking since you were 14/15 (you say you’ve done it all through high school) I’m guessing your parents are ok with your underage partying and won’t have a problem with it as long as your grades are good. Some people get away with it at college and others hit a wall, crash and burn. There’s no way to know in advance what group you will be in, but if you value drinking and partying that much and your parents are willing to pay for you to do it, then I guess you can go for it.</p>
<p>what is wrong with partying and drinking in college? is a reasonable question. One of mine wanted a work hard/party hard environment, got it, thrived, grew, is fine.</p>
<p>But what followed, how this has “been my way of life in HS, and I intend to continue that into college” plus the ND tale, does make me wonder about your perspective. It’s oddly focused on the scene, not other goals, programs, opportunities. You wrote it. </p>
<p>Getting good grades isn’t the only measure.</p>