Totally forgot this thread. Anyways.
First of all, like I said, It's up to HIM, and we can't and shouldn't try and make decisions for an adult (which I consider people over 18 to be).
Yes you are a guest of the Univ. And you also represent your home Univ. if you're an exchange student. I get all that. But for a guy over 18 to drink a few beers now and then, common sense tells me that is OK as long as he doesn't act a fool, neglects his studies, etc.
Therefore _I_ think that its kinda bs to say "if you drink at all, we'll kick you out". That may or may not be a reality over there, but to me it's wrong.
Also, about my statement that university=partying.. You can preach all you want, but you know it's true. Sure you learn stuff, but a large part of it is having a good time. That's true in all universities all over the world (Japan no exception). I met quite a few of univ. students when I was in Tokyo, which were partying even harder than I was (I was not a univ. student back then).
Anyways, whatever really. I'd say like others here; "be smart about it". Personally I think you'll be fine as long as you keep it on a good level, i.e. don't get mad wasted, instead chill with a few cold ones...
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Originally Posted by Nyororin
But that is how it is. If you get in trouble, companies fire you, schools kick you out, etc. You`re not a citizen, and you`re technically a *guest* of the university. They don`t HAVE to allow you to attend their classes.
ETA;
I know of several people who were kicked out of their university for simply hanging around bars with friends, or for smoking outside the campus. They didn`t even have to be charged with something, just caught by faculty. And yes, it was in university.
Would this happen to a Japanese student? Chances are no - but you`re not a Japanese citizen. Why take the risk? It seems like such an INCREDIBLE waste to me. Who cares what your feelings are about the law itself - the fact is that it will be illegal until you`re 20.
If you want to spend your college years partying, then feel free to do so at a university in your home country. Just don`t look for ways to get around the laws in another.
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