All this said, it s important to decide what role parties and alcohol will play in your college life. You can go out and have a good time with your friends at the movies, at dances, or simply hanging out all without alcohol. And if you do drink, do it as part of the experience, not as the focus of it. Learn your limits and try to watch out for your friends. Although it seems obvious, many people forget how much studying they actually need to do to survive at Madison.
Some students alternate weekends of going out and staying in to study.
Others party hard constantly, but often, both their bodies and their grades suffer the effects. Then there are those who abstain. Whatever you choose, it s important to figure out what works for you, be responsible, and have a good time. Look at the section about Student Organizations .