<p>Yes, there is a drug culture at Reed like there is at many other places. You can avoid it entirely for the duration of your time at Reed if you so wish, even if you’re friends with people who use drugs. Reed students are for the most part non-judgemental and respectful of other people’s personal boundaries, so your choice to do or not to do drugs shouldn’t affect your social opportunities.</p>
<p>My other top choice was UChicago, where I was waitlisted and withdrew to deposit at Reed.</p>