How old is the stereotype of university students frequently partying and getting drunk? Where/when did this start?

by KoA07

This thought occurred to me while watching Animal House last night, which was released in '78 but is set in '62.

lsop

As long as there have been universities essentially. Drunk students vs townsfolk (Town vs Gown) is a trope as old as universities themselves whether they be English, French, Italian or German.

Searocksandtrees

hi! not an answer, but just fyi, you might be interested in a few tales of hijinks sprinkled in this FAQ section

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