Underage and dangerous drinking on college campuses is a prevalent concern for universities and individuals. We conducted four focus groups with a total of 20 undergraduate students and asked them questions about their college drinking and alcohol experiences. Specifically, our study highlights the narratives and unique experiences of undergraduates in the [STATE WITHHELD] System of Higher Education [(WITHHELD)]. This research sought to identify themes related to student perceptions of drinking on campus. A content analysis of the focus group transcripts identified nine themes related to students experience and discussion of alcohol at [UNIVERSITY NAME WITHHELD]. Our findings are consistent with previous research that suggests the culture of drinking on college campuses is influenced by multiple sources and affects various individuals and communities. We make recommendations that future research should aim to establish programing to benefit students and foster faculty education.
Key words: College Students, Dangerous Drinking, Focus Groups, Misperceptions
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