<p>I've never really drank before in high school... should i get used to it before going to college?</p>
<p>I didn't drink in high school and I still don't drink. You don't have to drink in college...don't drink just because thats what you think you are expected to do. Drink only if you want to. so i wouldn't drink in high school just so you are used to it in college.</p>
<p>Don't worry about it. I didn't drink underage and don't drink much now. Quite a few college seniors don't drink, let alone high school seniors.</p>
<p>Take it easy the first time you drink; I've heard about too many freshmen at my university being sent to the emergency room for alcohol poisoning.</p>
<p>it's not that I don't want to...it's just the people I hang out with usually don't...</p>
<p>if friends in college do, then I'd at least try it...but I don't want to be passing out on one bottle.....</p>
<p>Yes college was the first time I ever drank. It's really not a huge deal. I'm 20 and I won't even be able to drink legally for another 7 months, but I have gotten the whole "party hard whoo let's get wasted!" out of my system already. I started drinking when I was 17. Getting drunk is not some terrible thing as long as you don't get so wasted you fall down or pass out. Most people can drink 2-3 beers before they really get a buzz. With liquor you have to be more careful because you can down 5 shots in rapid succession and it's not going to hit you for another 20 minutes and then BAM you're on your ass.
I still enjoy a good party and a good rum and coke every now and then but I haven't been anything more than tipsy in several months.</p>
<p>what are you talking about? i don't think i'll get my first drink til after college...maybe</p>
<p>You're not going to start building up an alcohol tolerance living at home if your friends don't drink, if that's what you're worried about. I drank a little bit before college but not much, and you get used to it/fit in pretty quickly, especially if you're starting at the beginning of your freshman year where everybody is new anyway.</p>
<p>And as far as passing out on one bottle, if you mean beer you won't pass out on one bottle anyway and if you mean liquor don't worry about being able to drink a bottle. Go out and have a good time and see if it's for you.</p>
<p>i started drinking during my senior year of high school (but not all the time)..i think it's pretty valuable to at least somewhat know your limits BEFORE you get to school..</p>
<p>lol. one of my roommates got an over 21 f-buddy just so we could always have booze. now that's a caring roommate!</p>
<p>Actually I just noticed that you're asian. You might want to try some alcohol before going out to a party. Many asian people cannot use alcohol due to an intolerance (think lactose intolerance) and if you can't you're better off figured that out on your own than out with friends.</p>
<p>Assuming you can drink, though, you'll figure out your limits soon enough. Take it easy the first few times and have fun.</p>
<p>oh, so that's why all those Asian nations are so productive :O</p>
<p>It's all up to you. I drank in high school, although not too often (started junior year and drank about 4-5 times per year). I did learn my tolerance and limit and that has helped me with drinking in college. I do know others that didn't drink in high school and started out drinking slowly and by now have learned their limits and for the most part don't get absolutely wasted out of their minds (unless they choose to). Once again, it's all up to you. Just make sure you're around people you trust when you first start. </p>
<p>That said, don't do it because you feel pressured or because everyone's doing it. Do it only if you want to. If you try it and don't like it, it's all good. There's a ton of ways to have fun without drinking.</p>
<p>i was friends with people who were over 21 since I started college basically so I never had a hard time getting it. Plus when you are in college, it's not like people check IDs at parties, only at bars, so you can just find a random big party to jump into.</p>
<p>"i started drinking during my senior year of high school (but not all the time)..i think it's pretty valuable to at least somewhat know your limits BEFORE you get to school.."</p>
<p>Relevant only, of course, if one plans to drink during college (or resolves not to and does not have the proper willpower).</p>
<p>Yeah but this guy seems like he's at least open to the idea of drinking. If you decide that you want to go drink it's not bad to have some idea of how much you can handle before you go out into a brand new environment.</p>
<p>do what you want... I started drinking this year (senior year in HS) and I found out I don't like it. Don't think you're going to HAVE to do anything of that sort. If you don't like it, you don't, and if you like it, you do.</p>
<p>I'm asian as well, and if you're short, you're probably light which will mean that you probably won't be able to hold as much as others. Just take it easy.</p>
<p>Asking such a question on CC is like asking about drug use at an honors student convention. "Find out for yourself" is the best advice anyone can give you.</p>
<p>It's your decision; just be cautious and don't become one of those guys who comes into 9 AM classes in college every day hungover.</p>
<p>Yeah, if you drink in moderation then you may not even have to test your limits anyway.</p>