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Most popular organization is Greek Life. I use to leave my dorm room open all the time my freshman year. But most people don't leave their door open. Basketball games are quite popular. I met my closest friends through the residential college and at work at the Weis Center. Some events/traditions every year are Chrysalis, the big concerts, House Party. Last weekend I did homework all Sunday. On Saturday I played Human Clue with a group of friends. I watched Lord of the Rings. I hung out with friends and chatted. I saw a friend play at Uptown (there were student bands playing). Ace and uptown usually have something going on Saturday night but it ends pretty early. I guess hanging out with friends and watching a movie is what you can do on a Saturday night.

Frat parties are big here. It's difficult if you're not Greek though. There are movies and other things to do for non-Greeks, but it's a lot better to be Greek. Unfortunately, not everybody can be Greek. Last weekend I went to a frat party and a non-alcoholic event that my sorority had. I go off campus to eat out and go to the mall, even though the mall is far away and terrible.

Greek life is HUGE but not the only option to have a social life. Personally, joining my sorority was the best decision I ever made - lifelong friendships. Dating doesn't really happen on campus, unless you qualify a dinner trip to the cafeteria as a date. Every club you can possibly want is either here, or can be brought here. Including a Quidditch team!!

Greek life trumps other activities on campus, no question about that. However, there are other groups that you can join. Sports teams are very tight-knit, as are cultural groups on campus such as Students for Asian Awareness at Bucknell, or those who work together at the same jobs. If I could give an incoming student advice on how to fit in at Bucknell, it would be to get involved on campus. If Greek life is for you, then rush a sorority or fraternity during your second year. If you like community service, consider our many community service groups. If you like coffee and great friends, consider working at our cafe. Every group has its own dynamic, and even though for someone who isn't involved in the Greek system, it can be hard to make friends, never forget that there is a group for everyone. The worst thing you can do is stay in your room and wait for activities to come to you. Start early; get involved on your freshman hall and actively seek out things that you would like to be a part of.

Drinking and dancing in a three-inch pool of beer in a shady basement gets old really quick. Most students are on the path to being alcoholics -- binge drinking seems like the only social activity that the majority of Bucknellians enjoy; there isn't anything to do within a 100 mile radius.