Three Rules For Responsible Partying at College

Online, May 28, 2014 (Newswire.com) - You've arrived at college, left your parents at home and are ready to start the important work of the next 4 years, Partying! Seriously, no matter what college you attend students are going to party. Drinking and recreational drugs are a reality on college campuses across America. We are not opposing or defending college party culture, rather urging you to make your decisions carefully.

The students in the book Now You Tell Me! 12 College Students Give the Best Advice They Never Got give the following advice for responsible partying.

+ USE THE BUDDY SYSTEM. Anya Settle, one of the contributors, urges those who participate in the party scene to avoid going out alone and to use the buddy system when going out in groups. She explains how when she went out with friends they would look out for each other and they wouldn't be afraid to interfere if they noticed someone trying to take advantage of a friend or a peer.

+ KEEP YOUR EYES ON YOUR DRINK. Benjamin Pearce cautions to never let your drink leave your field of vision. He has witnessed and prevented someone from slipping something into a friend's drink! He advises to be wary of your surroundings and to not lose sight of your goals. Sacrificing them for one night of anarchy just isn't worth it.

+ PRACTICE MODERATION, is Lucas Paez's advice. He quotes James Thurber, "One martini is all right. Two are too many, and three are not enough." Know your limits, and don't forget that you are responsible for all of your actions.

Now You Tell Me! 12 College Students Give the Best Advice They Never Got, is full of authentic advice from actual college students from different walks of life who attend a variety of colleges and universities. They share the insider knowledge that isn't in the school catalog: How to make the best of what is offered, how to make friends, the secrets to academic success, how to get along with your roommate, whether to join a sorority or fraternity, what to do when you are homesick, or when your roommate parties till all hours, and most importantly, how to get the most out of your college experience.