Chances are, you’ve seen tons of movies or read lots of newspaper and magazine articles that depict college students typically using alcohol or drugs in a reckless manner. The media often portrays college students as out-of-control and more interested in partying than going to class.

Most college students overestimate the amount that their peers drink. The Real Project aims to challenge students’ misperceptions about the amount of alcohol their peers are drinking; we get our facts by surveying students just like you.

For example, in 2008 a random sample of undergraduate students who completed an anonymous survey perceived the average UCF student uses alcohol once a week or more. In reality, about 63% of UCF undergraduates reported using alcohol less than once a month.

So how does this apply to you? Whether you recognize it or not, your behavior is shaped by what you perceive to be ‘normal’ or ‘typical’ in your community. These beliefs regarding drinking are thought to be a factor in high-risk drinking on college campuses.

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Partying Smart is not an oxymoron. You can have fun, entertain your friends, kick back and relax, and—yes, even drink alcoholic beverages—without violating the law, annoying your neighbors, destroying property, endangering yourself or others, or getting the police involved.

Party Smart provides you with the necessary information. Party Smart tells you what the laws are; gives you tips on how to be a responsible host or guest; provides Party Smart kits to help you; and links you through this Web site to resources related to safety, entertainment activities and community services.

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