<p>Have to weigh in on this one…It sounds like the OP has made some poor friend choices or had an unlucky dorm draw. I know a good number of freshmen who don’t drink and didn’t get caught up in a big party scene. As far as boredom is concerned, between school-sponsored events and informal, imaginative outings dreamed up by students themselves, it is absolutely essential to responsibly manage time in order to keep up with the coursework. Of course, there are always those lacking in maturity or less engaged in academic work, who may exert pressure on the weak-willed. I wouldn’t say they are in the majority.</p>