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Most restaurants close early but lately new places have opened up which cater to late-night food cravings. Fraternities and sororities are a big aspect of social life but if you're not in one, DON'T FEAR. There are lots of people who aren't Greek and most hang out together.

there's a ton of stuff to do on campus, sometimes too much. sports are a big deal: we have really good mens and womens lacross teams as well as women's rugby and women's field hockey. we're D-3 so there are no scholarships but ppl still turn out for games and have a good time. there are always special events (like comedians, movie nights, etc) and high-profile speakers at gburg. every year we have crabfest, and every wednesday is blizzard day at the caf (like dariqueen only make your own). drinking is a pretty big activity, but i know a good amount of ppl who dont drink and find there is still a ton to do. the night/weekend life is mainly on campus at frat-houses or house parties off campus. the people here are awesome, you'll find people who match up with your beliefs, values, etc as long as you look in the right places and make an effort.

The baseball team and the football team are the most fun groups of people. We're all really chill guys and throw a lot of parties throughout the year. I met my friends through varsity sports and intrumeral sports. On a 2 AM on a tuesday I'm either watching movies with my buddies or at a frat house drinking. If you want to party you will find one at all times of the day and night. If you don't want to party then you will find other things to do. The frats and sororities are very important and there is one for everyone at Gettysburg. They can range from if you aren't really a drinker to if you're a hardcore alcoholic. I go out to the frats as often as possible because it's the most fun activity and you get to meet a lot of new people every time out.

The freshman dorms are very inclusive--doors are often left open and orientation groups tend to stick together throughout most of the first semester. As far as things to do go, there's not a whole lot in town open at night, other than the Lincoln Diner. Most of the partying is done at fraternities (which are a huge part of the campus). But if that's not your thing, you'd best be creative and invent other things to do--such as some midnight ultimate frisbee! But Gettysburg is close to several cities (Harrisburg, Baltimore, Frederick), so if you don't mind a drive, you can find your own activities and places to visit.

There are over 100 hundred clubs on campus and there is always something to do. All clubs are popular on campus. Students are very outgoing and social.

Community service through the Center for Public Service is one of the most popular extracurricular activities. Almost 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of students are also involved in either varsity or intramural sports. Unfortunately, there isn't much to do on weekends but drink or study.

My advice to students: get involved! It is a great way to make new friends and explore your interests and opportunities. Sports draw a large number of studetns, especially football and lacross. The students are trusting, kind, and friendly. Doors are usually open. Many students get involved in other clubs, such as the campus activities board, etc. Traditions are important to Gettysburg, as we are such an old college. Fraternities and sororities provide other entertainment opportunities, although there are no sorority houses on campus. While Gettysbirg does have a reputation for being a party school, the campus also provides a number of things to do on any given night. The Attic, which is the on campus night club, has parties, dances, comedians, bands, solo artists, and other entertainment on weekend nights. It is also open on some week nights for another hang out spot. It also serves beer and wine to students 21 or older (on "host provider" nights and events only). Also, the campus activities board plans many events and has a number of traditions each year, such as an end of the year carnival (Springfest), A formal dance (Snowball), coffeehouses, movie nights, special events, the Attic events, and bi annual concerts, etc.

No lie, greek life and partying are pretty big on campus, but you can still fit in easily if you don't like that scene. Some dorms are more cohesive than others, and even floors within dorms can be close or not at all. I found my closest friends by doing stuff outside of class with them. Gettysburg has some traditions like Crab Fest (all you can eat crab!), Fall Concert, the Snow Ball (a formal dance), and Spring Fest (outdoor concerts over several days). People usually only attend athletic events if they have friends on that particular team.

Greak organizations are pretty big on campus, as are athletics--regarless of the level- varsity at D3, club or intramural. However, there are over 160 student groups aside from those. Dorms- doors are typically left open. My first year hall, everyone always left their door open and welcomed visitors. I met my closest friends freshman year, although we didn't become close until sharing an apartment together as sophomores. 2am on Tuesday- school work or hanging out with friends. Traditions-- Servo (the dining hall) theme nights-crabfest, thanksgiving dinner, halloween "boofet," and many more; Springfest--celebration of spring with lots of outside activies and concerts; fall concert; Greek events--Airbands, Mr Fraternity, Anchor Splash, runs, wings eating contests.

Students in dorms always seem to leave their dorms open and socialize, especially in freshman year. Yearly traditions include: Crabfest, Springfest, Snow Ball, various events at the dining hall (Servo), Homecoming, among others. While there is a pretty pronounced greek life presence, they aren't very important aside from weekend parties. Off campus, there are many restaurants, shops, movie theaters, and places to visit to occupy your free time.