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White people love being outside, but often during the week they don’t have time for marathons or ten mile bike rides. The answer is to play co-ed sports. This provides white people with a valuable opportunity to make friends with other white people and maybe even find a few dates. Many white people play in their first co-ed league in college. It is considered good form to talk about how you played in one of these leagues where the best player on your team was a girl. This will make everyone feel better and remind them of the benefits of supporting women’s athletics. As white people move into careers, the co-ed leagues become important tools for bonding with co-workers and making valuable career connections. Popular co-ed sports include kickball, softball, flag football and soccer. Although kickball used to be kind of cool, it’s sort of played out. So unless it’s a work league, it’s not really worth joining a league anymore. On the surface, these events seem like friendly contests with everyone having a laugh. But these events are lurking with danger, and within them exists the possibility to ruin your reputation and hard earned status with white people. If you are a poor athlete, rest easy. Co-ed sports were made for you! But if you are reasonably skilled in sports, you have to be extremely careful how you approach your co-ed matches. If you try TOO hard (bowling over a female catcher, throwing a kickball EXTRA hard at someone) you come off as an aggressive, crazy maniac. On the other hand, if you don’t try at all you come off as a jerk who thinks they are above the game. The only solution is to approach the game like a point-shaving basketball player - play hard enough to be convincing, but not hard enough to win. If you follow these rules, you will find yourself invited to the mandatory post-game drinks at a local bar where you will be photographed many times.

Make connections. Then there will be stuff to do.

If you aren't close with your freshmen hallmates, it is super hard to find friends. Everyone is friends with their freshmen hall and meets people through their freshmen hallmates. Besides the girls in my sorority, all of my friends are people I lived with freshmen year, or people who were friends with my freshmen hallmates freshmen year. I eat with these people, work out with them, and party with them. If you don't like the frats, and after freshmen year when dance parties lose their appeal the frats are no fun, then you will spend a weekend night drinking in one of your freshmen hallmate's rooms. Some people get bored with hanging out with the same people all the time, but that's pretty much the social scene here, drinking in someone's room. If you're 21 you can go out to the delis, which are our bars here in Williamsburg. But that will also be done with your freshmen hallmates. And because socializing is so insular, it is super hard to date. Unless one of your friends falls in love with you and confesses their love, you pretty much won't date. In my time here, nobody has asked me to go out on a date with them. This is probably due to the extremely high level of social awkwardness. If you just want to hook up with someone, you can usually find a willing person. Though be wary of who you choose, because most of the students here haven't even kissed someone, and only 50{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} have sex.

The Delis, while limited are pretty cool. Especially Paul's Deli. Fuck the Green Leafe

Never been to a frat, only been to one football game. This weekend I'm going to a pro choice potluck, last weekend I went to a house show/party, a radio station dance party. Every so often a weekend comes around where not a lot is going on, but overall its not too bad.

What is there to say about the social life? It's pretty rough for the under 21 crowd. There's always the dance parties at the frats, but they play the same ten or twelve songs at every single one unless there's a retro theme or something. Greek life is pretty important too. They tell you on tours that it's a third of the student body, but it's got to be more than that. It's sort of ironic that there are still so many sorority and fraternity stereotypes. Theatre is actually surprisingly popular on campus, which is lucky for me because that's my thing. But sports are equally popular. If there's a basketball game, tons of people go. If I'm awake on a Tuesday at 2am its because I'm walking back from WaWa. Either that or I'm coming back from rehearsal. People party Thursday through Saturday, though I've seen a couple people who were wasted on a Wednesday. Usually, I go to New Town or some party or other. Last weekend I had performances for Shakespeare in the Dark though. Off campus I eat or go see a movie or shop. I guess Busch Gardens is pretty close too. The delis are there too, but you have to be 21 which sucks for the underclassmen. In terms of dating, don't expect to be hooking up with tens. There are definitely attractive people here. I think in general the girls are more attractive than the guys which is really unfortunate for single people. I'm lucky that I started dating my boyfriend in September. Seriously, you kind of have to snag the good ones up early, because a lot of the ones who aren't in relationships are either not terribly attractive or your stereotypical frat guy. If you're looking for random hookups then that's okay, but if you're looking for an actual relationship, I recommend joining clubs or talking to people in class.

The most active groups on camps are SEAC, an environmental coalition, VOX, a women's right's group, the Flat Hat, the school newspaper, and UCAB, the activities' board. Our varsity sports are getting better. We have tons of club sports and a busy Rec Center because everyone tries to stay fit. The dorms are pretty safe and people tend to be friends so doors can be left open. Athletic events aren't too popular but guest speakers draw crowds. There's nothing to do in the middle of the night except go to WaWa. There are tons of things to do at night on campus that don't involve drinking. 33{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of campus is in a fraternity or sorority, but they don't fit the typical definition of Greek life.

Their are too many groups to name but i would say frats/ sorors are pretty popular, football, basketball teams, and service groups are most popular. I'm president of AAMC or African American Male Coalition. We set out to dispel harmful stereotypes about African American males in the community whether it be on campus or in Williamsburg through community service, social gatherings, and other programs. They are increasingly popular but really it depends on the winning the team does. It all depends on who is coming to the school. Tim Gunn was huge while others fizzled. There is no dating scene... there is a hooking up scene but i believe that to be true about all colleges especially those who dont have direct access to date like places next to the campus. I met my closest friends on my freshmen hall. Playing videos games, hanging with my gf or just chillen with friends messing around. The triathlon, blow out( last day of classes- some people go to classes drunk), and other events that happen annually. People party every weekend probably starting on thirst thursdays. They are really important on campus but people know whether or not you are in one.... so it isn't while it is noticed. Going to a dance party or hanigng with friends without drinking do... the same stuff you do if you were drinking. Go out to restaurants, movies, shopping, get groceries, drink (21), and party.

I joined the Debate team, and have never met a group of people more intelligent and eloquent in my life. The upperclassmen in the circuit routinely defeat their Ivy League rivals and the witty and knowledgeable nature of the debate really does translate into all their social activities. W&M isn't know for athletics but we do have a lot of spirit. People are very open to talk to, even random strangers. I connect very well with the people here, and yes, people leave their doors open. We have an active theater program, and the college is regularly visited by guest speakers of renown, bands with national recognition, and entertaining comedians. In 2007, the Queen of England visited but day to day important people come. For example, this week we have a Nobel Laureate at the physics department. W&M is a school of many traditions, and I have many friends who belove them deeply. I can't say I participate in that many of them. Like any college, if you want alcohol, you can find it and someone to share it with. I'm not a partier, I don't drink and I am pretty concerned with academics. But groups on campus have fun with and without drinking.

It seems like everybody is a member of APO, the service fraternity. Only 30{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of students are in social fraternities or sororities. I'm on UCAB, one of the largest organizations on campus - UCAB is the University Center Activities Board, and we're the event programming board on campus. We bring concerts, speakers, comedians, etc. I'm on the Contemporary & Cultural Issues committee this year, and have really enjoyed my time on the board. Anybody who is interested in programming or having a behind-the-scenes look at some of the biggest events on campus should definitely apply. Many students do have their doors open, especially in freshman dorms and in special interest dorms, such as the language houses. Athletic events are well-attended, especially basketball and football games. Guest speakers are also very well-attended, as are theater performances, especially the Sinfonicron performances. Dating - what's that? Most students here either drunkenly make out or hook-up at parties or are in a serious relationship. There isn't much in-between, in part because students don't seem to have time. I met my closest friends through study abroad/German, my freshman hall, and through the Daily Grind, the coffee shop that I work at. If I'm awake at 2am on a Tuesday, I'm working on a paper that's due the next day. There are a ton of traditions - the W&M Triathalon (streaking, jumping, and swimming - students learn alllll about it once they get here), King & Queen's ball, singing to the president, and Primal Scream during exams. People usually party on Thursday, Friday, and/or Saturday. Most people only party one or two nights out of the three, but some partake in all three. During finals, people party whenever they don't have an exam the next morning. This past weekend, I went to an international dessert party held for the language houses on Friday night, and did homework all day both Saturday and Sunday - I had two big presentations on Monday and Tuesday, so I needed to buckle down. I'll usually go out on Saturday night or go to Mug Night on Sunday night if my homework load is lighter.

Alpha Phi Omega, the community service fraternity is the largest organization on campus, and fraternities and sororities are also very popular. People tend to go out and see acapella concerts, theater productions. Sports events are that popular. it varies with guest speakers, some are far more popular than others. I met my closest friends through my freshman hall and through the organizations I am a part of. I have also made some good friends through my freshman seminar as well. I am never awake at 2 am, but when I am up late, I am either doing homework, or hanging out with friends talking watching a movie or something like that. We have a lot of traditions: Convocation, Yule Log, Blowout, King and Queen Ball, Homecoming. It's really amazing to have such a long history. Dating is pretty common, generally you become friends and then date. There aren't many places to go around here for dating, but you can go to the movies, or out to eat, and if your creative you can do other things as well. There are parties every weekend. Some people go all out every weekend, some never go out at all. If you want to party, there's always something going on at the frats. Fraternities and sororites do have a large role on campus. about 30{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of people go greek.Frats host a lot of parties, but greek life is a great way to meet people as well. While active, the greek community isn't divided from everybody else. This past weekend, I had revelation for my sorority on Friday. Afterwards went out for dinner and ice cream. Watched a musician at Aroma's a local coffeeshop. Relaxed in the morning on saturday, ultimate frisbee philanthropy tournament in the afternoon. Did homework and watched a movie. Sunday morning homework, date party in the afternoon, and then a french film and dinner in the evening

Greek life is incredibly popular--which I am a part of--but it is not for everyone nor does it divide the campus. I am really involved with my sorority but still do tons of things and have tons of friends outside of it. For example, I am a member of the Spotswood Society: a volunteer student organization that gives tours of the Sir Christopher Wren Building (the oldest academic building in the country still in use). Students definitely leave their doors open--especially as freshmen--on my hall most of us even left our doors onlocked pretty much the whole year. We were the first university to have an honor code and though we like to joke about certain things that might be against the honor code W&M has the most honorable collection of people I've ever met. I find the party scene just right--there aren't drunks walking around 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the time but if you want a party you can usually find one if you know who to call--or else you can make one happen! Partying does not always mean drinking--I have an equal amount of friends who drink regularly/heavily versus those who don't. I really feel like if you are do what you really want to do and aren't a sucker for social situations there is no "pressure" to drink--you won't be ostracized. There is always something going on on this campus--that's one of my favorite things about W&M--that the student body is so motivated and involved that if you want something to happen on campus either you can recruit people to make it happen ore else it's already on the schedule. I just got back from the wildly popular Vagina Monologues in which a lot of my friends were actually performing. A few weeks ago I went to a FASA (Filipino-American Student Association) Culture Show. We have a "Wren 10" tradition--every Wednesday at 10pm an A Cappela group on campus performs on the Wren Portico. Every friday in the spring and fall we have "friday's at five" with live music outside. I tutor at a local elementary school in walking distance from campus. We have a brand new shopping center called New Town with a movie theater and tons of restaurants and shopping--and the public transportation is great so that it's easy to get to and from campus if you don't know somebody with a car.

Freshman year we left our dorm open and you are definitely a community and bond with your freshman hall because of orientation week. I would leave my door open now, but the doors automatically close. I don't know as people really get asked out on dates a whole lot- more hang out in groups. I've met my closest friends from my freshman dorm and going out on the weekends to the frats. 30{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} is greek and most of my friends are but I'm not and don't feel like my social life is hindered in any way. Everyone is still welcome to come out. There are a ton of activities put on my UCAB (our student activities board) which include comedians, speakers, hypnotists, bands (ying yang twins and gym class heroes this semester!) See previous answer for description on New Town.

APO is super popular. Swing club seems pretty popular too. Choir/chorus/acapella groups are up there. A few girls on my freshman hall did, but I haven't seen any since then. I don't know much about the dating scene. I met my boyfriend off campus. He goes to a different school. I met my closest friends through my freshman hall, my church, and my major (education more than english). THe only reason i would be awake at 2 am on a Tuesday is if I have work to do, but I hear it's a good time to go streaking too. Annual traditions/events - Kings and Queens, Yule Log, Blowout, Grand Illumination I feel like people party a fair amount on the weekends. Frats and sororities are pretty important, but you can have an outside life when you're in them, and you can have a fine college experience if you're not.

The William and Mary chapter of APO, a service fraternity, is the largest chapter of the fraternity in the nation. Over 400 students currently are members of APO, which is a large reason why our campus is service oriented. The Bone Marrow drive also has many members and others working hard to register students as potential bone marrow donators. Students often leave their doors open when inside their dorm rooms, especially in freshman halls. There is large interest in a variety of activities here, so while turnout to each type of event, play, game, music or dance recital, may be small it only shows the diversity of interests at the school. I met my closest friends through my sorority, freshman hall, and other events on campus. If I am awake at 2 am on a Tuesday I am either just getting back from "pint night" at The Green Leafe or I've been up reading/working on classwork. Yule log, singing to the President for freshman on the first night on campus, Grand Illumination, as well as commencement get large turnouts by students. People will party anywhere from only 1 night a week or less to 5 nights or more, it really depends on what you personally want to do. Last weekend I went to a play, then to a friends apartment for a party on Friday and on Saturday I went to a different friends apartment, then to two separate friends houses for parties. Saturday night can find me at a concert or play, UCAB often has activities planned, or there are many parties that are dry or have non-alcoholic options; no one wants a friend to be out of control or to drive drunk so choosing not to drink is not an issue. I often go with friends off campus to eat, visit the delis, or to go to a party for friends in apartments or houses.

Many groups on campus, not a lot to do off campus.

BORING athletics suck everyone drinks more poepl take uppers to help with studying than for recreation

Social life = heavy drinking.

Social life is pathetic, even the greene leafe went corporate and is starting to become lame. If you want to do something that doesn't involve drinking, you can probably go to the UC on any given night and ballroom dance to 80's music with like 15 people, much like a middle school dance. Athletic events are laughable as we pour money into our (mostly) failing teams. Hanging out off campus seems to be the most fun one can have, though even that is tough as the city wants to push students back onto campus.

I wasn't involved much in clubs, organizations, groups, or teams. I was a member of Sigma Fly Hair salon before we got dismantled by the school. Students on campus don't tend to leave their doors open except on freshman dorms. Football is popular, everything else not so much, although there was some fervor over basketball this past week. Guest speakers are popular only in the fields they represent, with the exception of people like John Stewart. The dating scene is dominated by sweaty people on fraternity dance floors, but it gets better after freshman year. If I am awake at 2am on a Tuesday, I probably couldn't make it to Pint Night, or I didn't drink enough. Traditions include the triathlon. Yearly events are convocation, commencement. Some people party all the time, other don't at all. I like to think that W&M students work hard and play hard. Frats and Sororities aren't that important but they are fun sometimes. I met all of my closest friends through my fraternity. Last weekend I worked because I am not in school and I work everyday. Saturday night, not drinking? I guess you could study or go to a movie or make out with your roommate. Off campus I live, work, eat, and drink.