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<p>Considering you could say that about pretty much every college campus in the country (possibly even the world – Europeans don’t have to worry about a 21+ drinking age, after all), I personally see no reason to “give you crap” for saying that. What I do give you crap for is implying that drinking is the end-all-be-all of social life at Notre Dame. </p>
<p>In reality there’s a wide spectrum of attitudes and behaviors about drinking on-campus. I’m friends with people who don’t drink, friends with people who probably drink too much and have had some trouble with both ND’s disciplinary system and the law, and friends who are very responsible about when and how much they drink.</p>
<p>Also, I’d say that student groups are as active during the winter as the rest of the school year (with the possible exception of football season, which makes it difficult for anything else to happen on Saturdays). It may be true that more of the big events happen during the spring with the nicer weather, but you’ll never be at a loss for things to do even in the cold months.</p>