How UC Davis Students Define Fun
Check out the sections below for alternatives to drinking, and tips for your next gathering if folks will be moderately drinking.
"Having a wild dance party in the dorms"
"Taking a nap on the grass"
"Cuddled up on the couch with a blanket and watch a movie"
"I love reading"
Data
- Approximately a third (32.3%) of UC Davis Students do not drink.
- The vast majority who do drink, do not binge.
- Counting only the students who drink, 15.6% binge drink.
Tips for Small Gatherings with Moderate Drinking
From Students for Students
Are you attending a wine night or a kickback with friends? These small gatherings are relatively common and may include moderate drinking. Moderate drinking is defined as having 1 - 2 drinks or less. If you choose to participate in moderate drinking at these events, here are some tips to be safe!
- Eat a meal before drinking
- Set yourself a limit before you begin drinking
- Pace yourself- avoid chugging your drink(s)
- Dilute you alcoholic drink with ice or a non-alcoholic beverage
- Alternate your alcoholic drink with water or juice
Ideas for Alcohol-Free Gatherings
From Students for Students
- Watching movies/shows with friends
- Play games (board games, video games, puzzles, cards, online games like Skribbl.io)
- Baking/cooking night with friends
- Have a movie night with friends at the theaters downtown
- Play beach volleyball or other sports at locations on/near campus
- Participate in DIY projects with friends (from instagram: string art, cloud lamp, glitter glasses, vision board)
- Go for a walk
- Bowling at MU
- Roller Skating
- Have a painting night with friends
- Start a book club with your friends
- Go to the Farmers Market or Craft and Vintage Fair downtown
- Pizza making night
- Hiking, rock climbing (outdoor recreation)
- Trips, classes and clinics with Campus Recreation
- Mini golf
- Have a picnic in the arboretum
