This week, Freshers’ Week marked the beginning of university life for many young people across Scotland. Freshers’ Week is often associated with…
, 34% of high-risk drinkers in Scotland are aged between 18 and 34, compared to 26% across the UK.
Katie Hardwick, Vice-President Activities and Services at Edinburgh University Students’ Association, said: “We have so much diversity and range – if students want something, we will help them make it work.” Katie Hardwick said the students’ association had tried to place more emphasis on events which did not include alcohol, and that students were able to filter through events on the website based on whether or not they included alcohol.
“I don’t know if that really works, especially when a lot of people are coming from England, where English universities still call it Freshers’ Week.“They’re calling it Welcome Week to make it sound more inclusive, but I don’t think it really makes a difference.Maisie also highlighted that the impact of Freshers’ can be long-lasting and affect students’ relationship with alcohol throughout their studies.“But it goes beyond Freshers’, it’s a continuous cycle.
“I’ve always said that people who make comments about people who don’t drink are insecure about their own relationship with alcohol. As the number of non-drinkers is on the rise, Maisie spoke about how abstention from alcohol has saved her both time and money.
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