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Greek Life at Case is great and very much focused on the 4 basic values of the office: Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship and Ritual. With over 15 fraternities and 9 sororities on campus 33{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the student body is made up Greeks. These numbers are even higher when looking at leadership positions within student organizations. There are mixers which can be from just hanging out to doing community service together. Outside of Greek Life, a day at Case is never dull. If students want they can find at least 3 events happening each night of the week.

Many students are part of fraternities, but these fraternities aren't anything like the stereotypes - most frat parties on campus are dry. Nobody gives a crap about athletics, and few go to see the speakers on campus or attend lectures by professors. Almost NOBODY dates, and if they do it's not usually with someone else on campus. We do have an awesome orchestra, and it's fun to go to Film Society events on Friday nights, events hosted by our LGBT group Spectrum, and I enjoy my participation in APO. However, we don't have "traditions" on Case campus - you find your own fun.

This past semester I tried to join a ballroom dancing club. Although it is an awkward experience for new comers anyway, no one seemed interesting in talking to each other or getting to know me. They seemed passionless and disinterested in having fun. I think this sums a lot of people that come to Case. They come here for the name and join as many clubs as they can to add to their resume.

Loads of things to do around campus, there are dozens and dozens of student groups. Something for everyone.

Undergraduate Student Government, Greek Life, and the Residence Hall Association are probably the biggest organizations on campus and the most popular. These groups hold all sorts of events throughout the year to benefit students. They also typically hold community events and are always looking to help students with any problems they find on the campus. Although I'd like to say Case is very spirited, the attendance at our sporting events is always very poor. It is very easy to meet people at Case. First of all, at orientation you usually meet or at least see everyone in your residence hall. Classes are also very intimate so you typically get to meet and become friends with other kids in your major. Greek life consists of one third of our population so it is a big deal on campus, although I am not involved. The night life in Cleveland is great if you're over 21 and just good if you're not. There is always something going on on-campus and for those who are over 21 you can go to the clubs on West 6th and the bars on Coventry. Coventry is always a good time for those looking somewhere close for a night out.

Case activities are abundant. Many people are Greek (60{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}+) of the campus, but this does not limit social interaction among Greeks, or even among Greeks and non-Greeks. Because the campus is relatively small, people from all organizations and teams remain friendly throughout their time at Case. This is Case, however, and on a Saturday night there are probably more events that don't involve drinking than events that do. However, if drinking is your bag, then you can always go to Coventry, or do whatever you find conducive to your thirst (so long as it is safe, of course).

The student body tries to do what it can to encourage students to socialize. There is typically a fun activity every night.

One third of our campus is Greek. I had never really given much thought to being in a sorority before I came to Case. But, I decided to go through formal recruitment and loved all the great women I met, so I joined a sorority! It's definitely expanded my experience at Case. I know so many more people, go to more campus events, and overall have a better time. Getting more involved takes time. I never believed it when people said being involved raises your grades, but it's true. I've become more time efficient.

doors differ about whether or not everyone doors are open, but in general, room doors are open athletic events, guest speakers, and the theater need more support, but there already is some if i am awake on a tuesday at 2am, i would be studying, but other people might still be up hanging out with their friends. hudson relays, a tradition, just occured frats and soro. are popular, but are not needed to have a social life, I am not in a sorority, some of my friends are, and i have no regrets

Case Students are unlike those that you will find at most colleges, we are GEEKS and proud of it. Some say we dont really have school spirit because most people dont know that our football team made the DIII playoffs this year going undefeated in the regular season, but that is not the case. What we do know though is that our robotic vehicle DEXTER went to the finals at the DARPA Urban Challenge. Case is not a traditional football and Animal House university, we are academic, even the Greeks, Case is a school for a special breed of students unlike any other, and it takes a special student to come here.