I drink regularly at Uni, not so much lately though. I rarely go more than 2 weeks without having a drink. I find it very satisfying to have a cider after a full day in the library or at work, and at the same time love going out to clubs and bars. I much prefer bars these days with my friends or the guys from football. We usually go to a few bars and then on to a club, but lately we've been cutting out the club. I'm sure when I finish my studies this Summer and begin working full time in September i'll drink less regularly and go out on Saturday nights only.
I wish I had more self control over myself as I do have a couple drinks, which turns to more and maybe sometimes more

However, when I am drunk I can stop myself drinking more, so I have good self control at that point, where as a few of my mates will continue drinking if they have money in their pockets... where as I prefer to save my money for a slice of pizza afterwards

I've met a lot of people from drinking alcohol and socialising at bars. I recognise you don't need to drink alcohol to socialise and meet people in bars, however i'm a little more confident when drunk and more likely to chat away and socialise more than greeting someone or just saying a couple sentences to someone.
Typically at Uni, when work allows, i'll drink alcohol 2 or 3 nights a week.