“Out of 10 people I know, five have fake IDs,” they said. The student said they do not believe Boston University’s Police Department makes enough of an effort to catch students using fake IDs. “No one carries their passport,” they said. The student said passport photocopies have also been turned away in their experience. “I don’t know if trained to accept IDs from other countries.” “The only thing I have is my Brazilian ,” the student said. They said they still would not be allowed to purchase alcohol even if they were 21 years old with a valid Brazilian ID and they find this practice unfair. “I had to have a passport, they say, but they never took from me,” the student said. They said they had been caught using a fake Brazilian ID before but never had it confiscated. drinking age of 21, which is higher than in most countries.Ī student from Brazil, who requested anonymity to avoid disciplinary action, said they obtained their first fake ID at the age of 16. Several international students at Boston University said they often acquire fake international ID cards in order to get around the U.S. ILLUSTRATION BY CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF Several international students at Boston University said they have often acquired fake international ID cards to get around the U.S.

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