how prevalent are drugs/alcohol?

randomhazard
Sun, 16 Dec 2012 20:38:17 +0000

JenRochester94 obviously doesn’t know about Caltech culture… I’m a current sophomore at Caltech.

Drugs and alcohol are definitely at Caltech. However, the important thing to note is that their use is usually extremely responsible. There is a culture with those who drink of watching out for each other and always knowing how many drinks they have consumed. There is also little pressure to drink, and I think there’s little for parents to worry about. If your kid is drinking, it’s certainly their own choice, and honestly they’re probably in one of the safest environments to try it.

That said, I think most people at Caltech do not drink. I do not drink myself. There is a small culture of drinking, but I don’t think you could find a college with a significantly smaller one unless you went somewhere like BYU. I am occasionally offered drinks, but I have no problem turning them down.

Also: only 5 people smoke? Not true. Maybe only 5 people smoke tobacco…