<p>Are there any current students that can comment on the substance free housing? Ive never did any drinking before in high school and I dont plan on doing it in college either. However, I've seen some comments that the sub-free housing is not that social and thats something I dont want. Any suggestions of what I should do?</p>
<p>You’re in the same place as I was. Like you, I heard the same stuff about the subfree floors, and therefore decided on a regular floor. It worked out great - I haven’t been pressured to drink, but have met some awesome floor mates as well.</p>
<p>Hi phillies05, I’m so glad you decided on Washu! I am a freshman and I currently live on a regular floor and I definitely never feel pressured to drink, I think you should also know, however, that some of my best friends live on a sub-free floor and they are some of the most social and nicest people I know. I actually got to know a bunch of them waiting in line at a frat party haha. They go to all the same social events that I do, but just don’t drink. Also, you’re technically allowed to drink; you just can’t bring alcohol onto the floor. There are definitely a few people (mostly guys) who get placed on sub-free floors just because there aren’t enough spaces on the regular floors and everything still works out. </p>
<p>You’ll be happy wherever you pick 
Also, WashU is a very responsible drinking-friendly environment, so you may change your mind about drinking once you get here. I never drank in high school and I started drinking (mostly casually) when I got here.</p>
<p>If you want to find out more about the drinking policy, click here and Control+F "
Residential Life Enforcement Policy: ReDD Flag"
[Student</a> Health Services - Washington University in St. Louis](<a href=“Habif Health and Wellness Center - Students”>Habif Health and Wellness Center - Students)
Admittedly, it’s not perfectly enforced, but I think WashU is much better about drinking than most other schools are.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice! As long as there is not a lot of pressure to drink on the regular floors, I think I will go with the regular. One more question though. Do you guys feel you are able to finish all your work in a quiet setting when you want quiet? Thats one thing I liked about sub-free is that they advertised it to be a quiet environment. However, I dont want it to be quiet all the time. So, when you want quiet in your room to get work done, do you find it difficult to find it?</p>
<p>So if you wanted to drink, how easy is it to find a party?</p>
<p>You don’t even need to find a party because the RAs do not care if you drink in your room. But to answer your question, it’s not difficult to find parties on Thursdays or on the weekend.</p>
<p>At least in my floor, there were a couple “party suites” where alcohol was provided for pre gaming, and music was played on Friday and Saturday. Otherwise it’s quiet enough to study.</p>
<p>Are the people who chose sub-free glad that they did?</p>