Comments on: A Guide to Partying for the Non-Drinker

By: Casey

Casey — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 23:28:35 +0000

Some schools have organizations specifically for this purpose — to provide events and a social network for students who want to have fun without using intoxicating substances. I know this post is 2 years old, but for anyone who is currently wondering the same thing — if your school doesn't have one, then START ONE! that's what I did! One of the first established student-run organizations like this is C.A.L.V.I.N. & H.O.B.B.E.S. at Bucknell University, but there are a lot more!

By: Liz

Liz — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 02:37:50 +0000

I remember being at parties with my friends and feeling a whole lot of pressure to drink. Of course, everyone's happy, laughing, having a good time, and even though I was sober, I was having a good time, too. I remember they were starting a game of flip cup, and I wanted to play. But when they were filling up the cups I asked for just water in mine, and this guy looked at me and said "that's lame." So yeah it didn't feel very good, and he ended up giving me the nickname Sober Girl (which ended up sticking for all the other times I saw him at parties), but I was also able to show people that I could have a good time without being tipsy/drunk.

I know that if you stick to what you believe in, you will find people that respect your behavior, and will ultimately respect you.

By: Irene

Irene — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:58:10 +0000

I was wondering if anyone knows of an organization (other than church groups ) that specializes in non-alchol events. I would love to have somewhere I can be part of that I don't have to adapt to the majority of drunk people.

By: Davis

Davis — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:26:10 +0000

I was sober all through Frosh Week, because I was on anti-biotics, and found that being sober at a party can be just as much fun, if not more. You don't have the crappy side-effects (hang-overs, puking, beer-goggles) and I often find that when I'm with drunk people, I can loosen up, without the added aid of alcohol. My only word of advice is not to make a big deal out of not drinking. Don't lie about it, obviously, but the only thing worse at a party than a holier-than-thou sober guy is the creepy guy who stares at your chest all night.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:48:39 +0000

I beg to differ- after two or three parties as the only sober person, the whole scene gets kind of old. I started out the school year the same way, went to a few parties sober, then bailed on the rest- it's just not fun when people are constantly telling you to drink, making asses of themselves, or needing someone to hold their hair back while they puke.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:44:54 +0000

I beg to disagree- after two or three parties as the only sober person, the whole scene gets kind of old. I started out the school year the same way, went to a few parties sober, then bailed on the rest- it's just not fun when people are constantly telling you to drink, making asses of themselves, or needing someone to hold their hair back while they puke.

By: Marie

Marie — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:17:15 +0000

Jake-It's nice to know that you admire people that don't drink. I was thinking about drinking just to make more friends at my school…but knowing there are people out there that don't think everyone needs to get wasted to be cool… I think I'll stay sober and myself. Thanks!

By: Jake

Jake — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:01:33 +0000

Drunk people talk such utter rubbish, I drink, but can imagine it would be quite fun to be sober and just watch everyone else get progressively more foolish. Benefits of not drinking: you don't end up a sweaty, stumbling, speach slurring mess, you don't get beer goggles and pull (hook up with) someone you don't really want to, and you'll save so much money. I actually admire people that don't drink. http://factsandfriction.blogspot.com/

By: heather

heather — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 23:35:15 +0000

yeah im sort of like how amanda is… i like to drink occasionally, but i dont like getting drunk every weekend. most of the time im sober, unless its new years or im on a whim. i never feel weird not drinking though…

By: Amanda

Amanda — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:35:19 +0000

I've attended my fair share of parties both sober and tipsy… and I have just as much fun either way. And if I'm not going to get drunk, I normally just carry around my water bottle (filled with water, obviously) and I have people all night joking that I brought a bottle full of vodka or some other clear alcohol.