The Real Reasons Why Drinking Culture is So Prominent in College
2 April 2017, The Real Reasons Why Drinking Culture is So Prominent in College This may not be what you want to hear right now, but it has to be said. College drinking culture is a legitimate problem that we need to talk about—and deal with. I'm a university student who has not only partaken in and experienced the effects of drinking culture, but has also witnessed the worst possible impact it could have on a person. I want to talk about why this ritual of excessive drinking is so common. For most, drinking often feels like a part of the college experience. Whether it's Frosh Week, St. Patrick's Day, a tailgate , or a Friday night at the bar, there are many opportunities that call for drinking. The problem lies in consistent binge drinking and its effect on one's intellectual functioning, social life , and physical health . Binge drinking is a systemic problem in college. According to a US national survey , 2 in 3 students aged 18-22 had engag...