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Eating houses are great. They are super low key and form great social networks your freshman year.

Patterson Court (the fraternities and eating houses) probably encompasses the largest group of students. But second to that is...Dance Ensemble. Davidson students all participate in a large variety of random activities and organizations, most of which have nothing to do with alcohol. However, we definitely like to enjoy our weekends and deserve the "work hard, play hard" label, even if alcohol is consumed in an open, non-pressured, and non-exclusive way. The Union Board does a pretty good job organizing movie nights, etc. for a drinking-free Saturday night. Religious groups are also popular. Most people meet their closest friends on their freshman halls - they actually Myers-Brigg you so it tends to be a good match. Doors are always unlocked if not open. Beyond the hall, activities and eating houses/fraternities can bring you closer together. Dating tends to stem from friendships versus someone you just thought was cute in your French class so it is more prevalent among older students.

ALWAYS things to do on campus. About 40{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of men join fraternies while 60{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of women join eating houses, non-nationally affliated social clubs like sororities but much different in that their is no rush process. A female can "cluster" with her friends and be randomly assigned to a house by a computer system that takes into account the cluster's top choices. Every party that fraternities/eating houses host are open to all Davidson students. For every party hosted on a Fri/Sat night, the Union Board - a student run organization - hosts some kind of event in the Student Union (such as Build-a-Bear, Paint Your Own Pottery, Karaoke Night, etc).

most popular groups include dance ensemble, union board, Studnet government association, walt 1610 radio, the davidson show, theater department. I'm involved with changing minds, a group that strives to make the campus more aware of mental issues, depression, eating disorders, relationships, body image, stress levels on campus. it's a great group that put out a newletter every other month about various mental issues, the newsletter is called "Note to Self". students tend to leave their doors unlocked, though it's at their own risk. But the atmosphere is open and inviting. Athletic events are very popular, half the school drove up to Detroit to watch our Wildcats play in the NCAA. the dating scene is problematic, there is a huge hook-up culture at Davidson or you see people in serious relationships. There isn't too much informal dating that goes on. if i'm awake at 2:00am on Tuesday, I am studying or talking to my suitemates. Traditions include the cake race, the midnight yell the night before exams begin, Sweet Caroline during bball games, senior week, Beer Truck, traditions in dance ensemble (the biggest event of the year), Freshman olympics, Flickerball between the freshman halls, Aftermidnight every month, Live thursdays, 21 year old night in the 900 room, Thirsty thursdays/college night at the Brickhouse, christmas vespers, santa clause and chambers, christmas carols, trick o treating in the dorms/ decorating for halloween and christmas, Spring Frolics, ice cream served by professors and the president the night before exams, cookies dropped off by the people of the town of davidson before exams, self selection evening, first night down... people go into charlotte a lot, it's a great city with lots of opportunities to go to the theater, museums, art exhibits, great restaurants and bars. it's 25 minutes away.

Most people spend time on campus because there are so many opportunities for culture, social life, and activities that there is no need to go off campus. I spend most of my time at the Union, the center of student life. There are numerous lecturers, in every field offered at Davidson, theater and dance productions, Artist Series, sports games, a big concert every year. They are well-attended. Spring Frolics is a big party weekend in April before exams. Charlotte is only 20 minutes away if one wants the advantages of a big city. The most popular groups are athletic clubs and the eating houses and frats. Though none of the groups dominate social or campus life. You are not defined by your organization, but that is often where you meet your friends. It's hard not to get involved in some way on campus! They do a good job at matching up roommates and halls based on a Myers-Briggs test. So many of your friends might be from your freshman hall. Often students leave their dorm doors open, it's that honor code sense of trust. If I'm up at 2 am on a Tuesday, I'm definitely studying for a big test or writing a paper. People party some on Wed. nights, but the most partying happens on Friday and Saturday nights after 10. The parties are at the court houses or in senior apartments. Last weekend, I went to dinner with some friends, went to a court party, went sailing at lake campus, went to Summit coffee shop on Main street to watch a Davidson band play, and did homework. Some traditions- cake race for freshmen, annual christmas party on Chambers lawn, thanksgiving and easter food day at Commons, self-selection for the eating houses, flickerball tournament.

We have a lot of fun. Work hard, play hard.

The two main social outlets on campus are Union Board, which plans activities centered around the student union, and Patterson Court, which includes the eating houses, fraternities, and Black Student Coalition. There are also performances like plays and dance shows and opportunities to do things off campus, but most weekends I am attending a Union Board event (like paint-your-own pottery or Casino Night) or a Court party (usually a big dance where most people have been drinking). These social outlets are not mutually exclusive - a lot of students like to do both. There are tons of activities on campus to get involved with. Service is a part of a lot of students' extra-curricular time. Basically, if you have an interest, you can find a club for it or start your own club.

There is always something happening on campus. The union board brings in bands and speakers, and also plans activities such as a super smash brothers competition. Plays and concerts featuring students happen almost every week. Fraternities and eating houses throw parties and cookouts that are open to everybody.

all sorts of social life aspects can be found at Davidson, there are the court parties where there is a lot of dancing and big groups, and there are the smaller parties where some friends just hang out, with everything inbetween really. The biggest thing is that you can find what you are looking for really. Dorm life is great- you get to really know your hall because of the Honor Code and what that allows us to do; mainly keep your doors open and have a real free and open dorm life. It's my favorite part of Davidson; how your hall can become some of your closest friends.

If you're awake at 2am on a Tuesday, you are studying. Traditions could be better around here, although Christmas at Davidson is pretty special. Whenever the President repels off of the main academic building in a Santa costume, that's a good time. Speakers speakers speakers, they are here all the time!! Dating scene--people are either practically married, just friends or hooking up.