Being a Non-Drinker at University

13th October 2023

Whether you don’t drink alcohol or choose not to drink regularly, meeting people and socialising at University can feel quite daunting. Fortunately, despite what it seems, drinking alcohol is only a small part of student life and there are many ways to socialise without waking up with a hangover. When we asked students about their attitudes around alcohol, 81% agreed that they did not need to get drunk to have a good night out and 78% agreed that drinking too much, too quickly, could cut short a good night out with friends¹. Only 9% of students report intentionally getting drunk more than once a week, and 50% of students drink less than once a week¹, so you can be sure you’re not alone in your desire to enjoy university without getting regularly drunk.