<p>My D is a really great student and is planning on studying abroad in Scotland next spring. While she does go out and party at her school and her friends' schools, I don't think she is a party (or drinking) every night kind of girl. I've read that U of Edinburgh is a good school but a lot of drinking goes on most of the time. Anyone with experience there? Do you think it would be a problem for someone who is only the occasional party girl?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>I didn’t study abroad there, but I visited a couple friends who did while I was studying in another country. From what I saw, the partying/drinking that went on was not happening in student housing the way it does in the US. People went out to the pubs instead. I would say it has a lot more to do with being in Edinburgh and the UK than being at the University of Edinburgh; it’s the culture more than the students. If your daughter doesn’t really like the party/drinking scene, there are a lot of other things to do instead. It is such a great place, she’ll be fine.</p>
<p>Thanks so much for the reply. I believe she’ll be staying with other students but not in a campus dorm, but provided for by the school. I think the students can be from anywhere, including the UK. They’ll be responsible for cooking on their own, but I fully expect her to be visiting the pubs for food too. I just don’t want her to 1) feel left out if she’s not into drinking too often (not to mention, in the US she’s not legal) 2) although she is her own person, I don’t want her to give into pressure to drink if that is what everyone is doing all the time. I have done some reading and Edinburgh seems like a beautifully cultural place, so I’m sure
she’ll be fine.</p>
<p>If anyone has been there, I’d love to hear some first-hand tales. Thanks!</p>
<p>My daughter is a “fresher” at the University of Edinburgh. She does not drink and is pretty much anti-alcohol. She reports that there is less drinking and alcohol abuse at the U of Ed than at her U.S. prep school, and that she does not feel at all uncomfortable. The kids will go out in groups, some order a drink or two, others don’t and there is no pressure. No big dorm parties (she is in uni housing, which they call “accommodations” or “houses” rather than dorms) although one visitor to her house last term was intoxicated and got sick in a public area. There is so much to do in Edinburgh, so many options, (she is having the time of her life!) that this really should not be a problem.</p>
<p>Thank you so much for the positive feedback. Happy to hear your daughter is doing so well.</p>