Columbia University
- Drug Safety

Drugs at Columbia Exist

The administration turns their back to illegal drug and alcohol use even when reported. I know; I reported a CC student and nothing happened. In fact I was threatened if I filed a police report. However, if drugs are brought to the attention of the media, the school will act. In December of 2010, some students were busted for selling drugs by an NYPD sting. The story made the headlines in NYC. The school expelled the students, even though what they were doing was nothing compared to other students who were reported to the administration and campus security. Columbia is extremely hypocritical.

The Scene Is There but There's No Pressure :)

I am a firm believer that it is COMPLETELY possible on this campus to have a fantastic social life without partaking if that's not your thing. Also, before I came here I was worried about there being a lack of a party scene, but that's untrue. These substances are totally available if you seek them out. All the freshman dorms are dry, but that is entirely unenforced. There is no peer pressure here though, because many students are pretty straight-edge, but they still have fun! I'd say a large percentage of students do drink however. Also, there is a campus ambulance that will pick you up free of charge as many times as you need if you are sick from whatever, including alcohol. Lastly, the campus is pretty good about not ratting the students out if they are underage.

No Pressure

Plenty of my friends don't drink or do drugs, and they never feel pressured to. If you want something you can find it, but if you want to stay clear that's perfectly viable too.