What is meant by "party scene"?

https://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/media/Journal/082-Presley.pdf describes factors associated with college drinking (which is commonly related to partying).

Lower college drinking was associated with:

  • Black and Asian students, and HBC/Us.
  • Women's colleges.
  • Two year colleges.
  • Commuter student living at home.

High college drinking was associated with:

  • Fraternity and sorority participation.
  • Student athletes.
  • Four year colleges.
  • Living in fraternity or sorority house.
  • Smaller colleges.
  • Colleges in Northeast or North Central regions.