Many of the secular universities in the states enforce drinking laws and regulations but also promote safe drinking, as a large portion of underage students drink. However, that is not the case in England. The drink age in England is 18 and going out for a drink after most gatherings, whether business, society on campus, yoga class etc. it is very common to go to a pub for a drink. Heck, there are five pubs on this university (‘uni’) campus alone, plus a night club called Venue. Most of the pubs on campus are open during class hours and students can just “pop in” for a drink or some “pub grub” as they please. Now that is not something you would see in the States.  I have been to several of the pubs on campus when they have some form of entertainment happening. Rutherford has a Karaoke night on Tuesdays, I have only gone once and watched the good and the bad sing. I don’t sing in public, I prefer the car. When my new friend Allison was accepted to Texas A &M for grad school we celebrated by going to Origins for “Tex-Mex” night and having Mexican-ish food.

Texas Day at Origins, Congratulations Allison!
Allison, Sam, Ellie and Frankie (English mates) and me

Location: University of Kent, Canterbury, Origins