<p>Title pretty much says it all-will Dartmouth be fun for someone who can't drink (medical reason)?</p>
<p>Yup, as long as you don’t mind people drinking around you. I am actually a non-drinker, and I know quite a few other non-drinkers on campus. We have a blast (and still enjoy the frats!) Also, on most places on campus there’s very little pressure to drink. If you provide more of your interests I can be much more specific about cool things to get involved with on campus that’ll keep you busy, and having fun.</p>
<p>I have no problem with others drinking. I am interested in long distance running, swimming, and business related clubs. I generally like to hang out with people in smaller and more laid back groups. Is this easy to find at Dartmouth? And thanks for all your advice! I really appreciate your perspective. I love the sound of Dartmouth academically, but I just want to make sure that socially I could fit in.</p>
<p>If your interested in track, we definitely have a large team, and they do some pretty awesome things (I recall a member talking about a trip to Arizona every year to compete) We also, of course, have things like the swim team and water polo, as well as just open swim hours at the pool (and we’re right next to the river for the warmer months). Also we have the Dartmouth Outing Club (DOC) which does tons out outdoors activities and has several branches. If you wish to pursue things water related the Ledyard Canoe Club of the DOC is excellent. </p>
<p>I would also say most of the hanging out on campus is done in smaller groups of friends, but there’s always a larger thing going on if you want to get involved. I think you’ll find, especially after fall term of freshman year, you’ll settle into your group of friends and have a very comfortable atmosphere.</p>
<p>If you have any more questions feel free to ask.</p>
<p>-Spunaugle</p>
<p>Very fun. Watching OTHER people get drunk and do stupid things while you are sober is quite hilarious.</p>
<p>Definitely…i also have a friend who medically can’t drink, as well as others who just prefer not to…and its super easy to play pong with water, or watch others play pong (so a spectator sport. heckling drunk people=fun) while waiting to get on table. And dance parties and stuff are fun too, although if you like smaller groups, that might not be your scene. Which is fine…the great thing about our greek system is that its open, so even if a frat isn’t having an open party, you can still go into their basement, have a drink if you drink, play pong, and just hang out with your friends. People tend to figure out pretty early on what houses they feel comfortable hanging out in, and then go there most often.</p>
<p>Below is a link to an article you may find interesting of a Dartmouth student in a similar medical situation. He sounds happy there. The answer to your question is “yes” if you seek out like-minded people. </p>
<p>[Sober</a> in the Animal House - Well Blog - NYTimes.com](<a href=“http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/05/15/sober-in-the-animal-house/]Sober”>Sober in the Animal House - The New York Times)</p>
<p>Thanks so much for all the responses! And I agree, it is fun to watch other people do stupid things while they are drunk, lol.</p>