Is Vanderbilt a place for a non-drinking Christian?

kreativekat
Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:44:17 +0000

There are many campus events that are well attended by partiers and non-partiers alike. There are performances of all kinds, musical and otherwise. Service organizations like alternative spring break also provide a social outlet for those who are interested in more than just partying and studying their way through college. Non-drinkers and drinkers aren’t necessarily two separate communities in all cases. I wouldn’t advise drawing a line in the sand because the two groups seem to coexist happily at Vandy although you will also find the extremists on either end of the spectrum that feel the need to judge. I would encourage you to approach the situation and to be open to making friends based on who they are as people. All drinkers are not bad people and all non-drinkers are not necessarily good people. You will meet a lot of new people going to parties initially, and if you find yourself in a position that is uncomfortable for you, you can call it a night. But I think you will miss out on a lot of the college experience if you decide to avoid situations where drinking may be part of the attraction. There will be other non-drinkers present in most cases, I can assure you.