Don't always believe what you hear
While talking to my Dad over the weekend I was enjoying the sunshine and walking around the campus. It pretty much resolved the problem of finding a quiet place to talk. It was during this time that I overheard a student telling her friend, “You’re in college, it’s okay to be an alcoholic!” The two of them laughed at this idea while I had to pause a moment out of my shock and quickly relayed this to my Dad. Since when did college make it okay to be an alcoholic?
I understand that the term “alcoholic” was more than likely being thrown around fairly loosely, yet the premise of that statement still surprised me. I also understand that alcohol is a part of the college that one may choose to partake in. However, when it becomes such a predominant part of one’s life that a justification is necessary, one should question its importance. It is important to enjoy one’s college experience and how one does this may vary. However, to all incoming students and current students, I encourage you to evaluate just how important this is and what could potentially be at risk. Responsibility and caution are always the best advice in my opinion.