How to Stay Social and Make Friends in College When You Don’t Drink

College is meant to be the best four years of your life. You’re free to experiment and explore new things, but it can also be a stressful time as you try to find yourself and make friends.

For some people, that means drinking—and lots of it. (I know for me it did, and boy do I wish I had quit drinking sooner.) But not everyone wants or needs alcohol in their lives, which can make socializing in college difficult without it. My partner never drank in college, but fortunately, there are plenty of ways for students who…