Miami University-Oxford Top Questions

Greek life makes up about 30{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of our student population. I don't participate in those activities, but I do in other major parts of campus life. I am a co-chair of Colleges Against Cancer, which is a group that organizes Miami's Relay For Life each year. We attract all walks of campus to our event. It's a nice place for campus bonding. Other well-known groups include student government and RAs. There are a lot of activities going on both on and off campus. Uptown, there are restaurants and bars, but also a small park with fountains. My friends and I have often played in those fountains. If you're looking for something more low-key, AfterDark is a group that shows movies or hold events like comedians on Friday nights. I typically attend because the events are free and often the movies haven't come out of DVD yet!

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As I mentioned, Greek life (involvement in sororities and fraternities) is very prevalent at Miami. Sororities and fraternities team up to promote philanthropic causes like the Ronald McDonald House or Cincinnati Children's Hospital, host social events, and recruit members. "Rush" is a huge deal on campus at the end of every fall semester for incoming students. I am not involved in the Greek community (I didn't "rush"), but I still feel like I am a part of the Miami community. Occasionally I feel left out of conversations among a group of sorority girls who are all going to the same party one night, but I have a tight group of friends and feel like I'm a part of other subsets of Miami "culture." Student orgs/clubs are incredibly popular at Miami. Clubs range from professional groups (business, engineering, teaching societies, etc.) to philanthropic groups (who put on events to raise money for charity) to club sports (including Quidditch) to interest groups (people who are concerned about recycling; a student-run radio station) to cultural groups (Asian American Associations, Indian Student Association, Black Student Association, Middle-Eastern Student groups, Latin American student groups...the list goes on!). All of my friends are involved in at least two clubs- one is in Associated Student Government, another founded her own club that started a Writing Festival, another is in an Architecture society, and another is in a dental club. There's a club for everyone at Miami, and if there's not, you can start one! Partying and "going Uptown" (to High Street in Oxford, where there are many bars and restaurants) is a big part of Miami social life. You can enter bars when you're 18, but, obviously, can't buy drinks until you're 21. House parties are common in the residential part of Oxford, especially at fraternity houses (there are no sorority houses). However, bars and "clubs" (where there is a dance floor) seem to be more popular at Miami than other universities I've visited.

I am very involved in the business school, so most of the organizations that I am familiar with revolve around business. Some of the most popular groups include the investment banking club, entrepreneur club, supply chain organization, mentorship programs, and many others. I am personally involved with the Center of Business Excellence, and I am working on starting a consulting club in the business school. As for the dorms, it depends on the culture. The dorm I lived in freshman year was very open with students working in the living rooms, leaving their doors open, etc. The campus has a lot of activities for students. There are music events, shows, sports, restaurants, and all sorts of events (most of which I don't attend because I am too busy).

With so many different student organizations, there are a lot to choose from. I am currently on the Speech and Debate Team and in Stage Left, the musical theater club. The Speech team is a very fun group of people to befriend. Same with the musical theater club. I participate and also attend weekly meetings to stay active in the club/team. Students in residence halls definitely are open to meeting new people. There are always some doors open or people just knock to come say hi. This is how I met my closest friends! The theater is very active on Miami's campus. With our theater department and Stage Left, there are always some performances going on to attend. Athletic events are also very popular on campus. Students always go to the sports games to cheer on the Miami Redhawks. People go to parties to blow off steam, like every university its a part of the campus, but it is up to the students in go or not. Its just an activity some people participate in on the weekends to blow off stressful weeks! On a Saturday night, there are a lot of things to do that don't involve drinking. You can stay in and have a movie night with friends, go uptown to a restaurant, go to the movies, or even just go to the club to dance.

The Miami University culture relies on Greek Life and hockey. When students aren't in class they are usually doing something with their fraternity or sorority or at a hockey game if there is one. The friends I spend my time with now I knew before coming to Miami but it is certainly not hard to make friends around campus. The main activity that isn't dependent on drinking is going to hockey games or playing broom ball. However, even though these activities do not necessarily involve drinking, students still drink for both occasions. There is not much to do off campus other than go to clubs or hiking in Hueston woods, but Cincinnati is only an hour away and I believe there is a bus that goes to Chicago from Oxford. Last weekend I went to the clubs in the uptown area with one of my best friends fraternity and stayed in to study the next night. There is always something to do, especially if you're a part of Greek Life.

Greek life is a huge presence on campus. I was involved with a sorority for 3 of my 4 years. I can say that I know both sides of the spectrum, in terms of Greek and independent involvement on campus. I am writing director of Inklings, Miami's magazine of Arts & Letters. The most popular sporting events are hockey games. Our team is amazing and definitely brings pride amongst the student body.

The Miami hockey team is very popular on campus. When a big team comes to town, students sleep in tents in line to get tickets to the game the next day. Football, basketball, and soccer are not as popular but still have great student attendance and come up in conversation around campus. Student groups are popular and there is usually a group for every student based on what their likes and interests are. Miami is also known for sponsoring many guest speakers. Last year, Miami brought in the Dalai Lama and Condoleezza Rice to speak. Students always have their dorm doors open for friends to stop by and talk or hangout. Doors are usually only closed at night, during class, or while studying. The dating scene at Miami is active. People enjoy going on dates and enjoy meeting new people at parties or other social events. I met my closest friends in my freshman dorm building and then uptown this past year. The key is to be open and realize everyone is in the same situation as you in terms of meeting new people. Fraternities and sororities are very important on campus and have a large presence. Miami is known for a very popular greek life. However, greek like is not the only way to get involved and is just a sliver of the social atmosphere at Miami. People "party" mostly on the weekends (thursday-Saturday). Unless there is a special event or schedule, rarely are students partying during mid week. There is plenty to do that doesn't involve drinking. You can hangout in the dorm rooms, rec rooms (most dorms have a basement with a pool table, big screen tv, etc.), go uptown to a movie or out to eat, and go to the rec and play basketball. Off campus activities can involve or not involve drinking if you want them to.

Meeting people at Miami University is not a difficult task. The campus is overflowing with thousands of students, and opportunities to encounter them are prevalent as well. However, finding the people that have the potential to be your best friend takes some time. I was lucky enough to encounter an amazing group of students within my first semester as a freshman: the hip hop dance team. I tried out for the team without any hopes of actually becoming a member. My whole life I was acutely aware of my love for dance. Varsity Cheerleading functioned as a replacement for my passion throughout my high school years, but I always knew I belonged on a dance team. When I received the call informing me that I made Miami's Coed Hip Hop Dance Team, I raced out of my Chemistry Lab class to hide my jumps and jigs of joy. Being on the team not only led to my meeting some of my closest friends, but it also introduced me to various other activities and groups on campus. Our biggest performance of the semester happened to take place at Dance Marathon, an event where all of the major dance teams performed. Vision Dance Team, Hip Hop Dance Team, Miami Dance Team - all of these teams and more put on a show for this charitable event. Due to the number of dance oriented groups on campus, the popularity of dance on campus is obvious. However, the amount of group activities on campus is hard to keep count of as a result of their abundance. There is a team for nearly everything. Like arguing? Join debate team. Like being a leader? Join Community Council. Like dancing? Join Miami Coed Hip Hop Dance Team.

Fraternities and Sororities are definitely the most popular student groups on campus, but as long as you find your place, you will fit in no matter what. Personally, I am not in a fraternity, but the Men's Glee Club has become my home where all my friends have spawned from. Besides, from the Glee Club though, I am involved with The Cheezies, an a cappella group based out of the Glee Club that performs at various venues year round on campus. We are always very well received with concerts selling out for our fall, winter, and spring events. One tradition I find quite special at Miami has to be our Charter Day Ball, which occurs every three years to celebrate the founding of Miami University. It is a great opportunity to really see the university community come together and celebrate Miami as a whole.

Undoubtedly, the most popular of all student run organizations is Greek life. Miami University is one of the oldest, and with that has many different sororities and fraternities that are very active. Because of this, partying is a large subculture at Miami University. On weekends, many students either go to house parties of bars uptown. Still, a large number of students do not engage in these activities. If you do not wish to engage in drinking, there are plenty of other things to do. Miami University always plans activities such as movie nights, lectures, ice skating, bus trips, and cultural events; there is always something else to do. Outside of Greek life, student publications, such as the television station, radio station, Miami Student newspaper, and literary magazines attract many members. Even if a student is not involved in one of these media-based organizations, he or she is very aware of them, as they are made accessible to the student body. Religious organizations tend to be very popular as well, with a wide variety available to students depending on size, religion and social preference. Coupled with the many churches available on campus and in Oxford, religious activities are a big part of life at Miami. Athletics are also very prominent at Miami University. Football games always attract many students, and weekends often revolve around games. Men’s hockey also sells many tickets, and students become very spirited for the games. Varsity athletics receive a lot of support, and for other students there are club sports and intramurals. Miami University is definitely a very active campus, with students running or walking at all times of the day, all seasons of the year. With top notch facilities, both leisure and formal sports activities dominate student life, and most students value being physically and socially active. The biggest drawback to student life lies is Oxford itself. It is a small college town, and does not offer very much in form of entertainment. The uptown area consists of a few restaurants, bars, and gift stores. There is also a public library, art building, Kroger’s, and small movie theater with limited showings. There is nothing wrong with Oxford; it is simply limited in what it offers. Most students find more things to do either on campus or, if they so choose, drive to Cincinnati or Dayton, which are relatively close by. The student life is very active, however, and most instead find something to do on campus.

One of the most popular student activities is our Greek life here at Miami University. Don't let that set you back from doing something other than joining a fraternity or sorority, though! Miami does offer an incredibly vast amount of other activities ranging from activities involving your major all the way to volunteer work! As a non-greek affiliated student, I have found many other activities and groups that are just as enjoyable! One of my best experiences here at Miami involving an organization was when I was accepted into the National Society of Leadership and Success. This is a society that is, indeed, nationwide but offers chapters for different colleges. It was an amazing experience involving success leadership teams where five society members came together every other week to discuss long-term or short-term goals. It motivated us all to be the best we could be and not become discouraged if something went wrong! From my experience at Miami University, most of the friends I have made came from the dorms in which I have resided. My freshman year I met some of my best friends and I continue to meet new people every day! There is always a smiling face walking through the hallway ready to greet you! Many of my friends decided to join a sorority and fraternity, but this has not kept us from being the best of friends still! If anything, my friends in Greek life have introduced me to new people, creating the opportunity to make new friends! Athletics at Miami University are very prominent, especially our Hockey team! You can find most students waiting in line at the Goggin Ice Center on the weekends to watch the big game! During the fall, students also enjoy attending football games at Yager Stadium. It's always a great time to meet friends there, even if you don't watch the game closely! This is a great way to show your Miami pride by cheering on the student athletes! If on a Saturday night you'd prefer not to drink, do not worry! Miami University has a great program that offers plenty of fun activities on the weekends! You can enjoy a movie at the Shriver Center or even find your community council baking down in the kitchen of your dorm or painting bricks or coffee mugs! There is always something to do and there is no added pressure to drink on the weekends!

One of the most popular student activities is our Greek life here at Miami University. Don't let that set you back from doing something other than joining a fraternity or sorority, though! Miami does offer an incredibly vast amount of other activities ranging from activities involving your major all the way to volunteer work! As a non-greek affiliated student, I have found many other activities and groups that are just as enjoyable! One of my best experiences here at Miami involving an organization was when I was accepted into the National Society of Leadership and Success. This is a society that is, indeed, nationwide but offers chapters for different colleges. It was an amazing experience involving success leadership teams where five society members came together every other week to discuss long-term or short-term goals. It motivated us all to be the best we could be and not become discouraged if something went wrong! From my experience at Miami University, most of the friends I have made came from the dorms in which I have resided. My freshman year I met some of my best friends and I continue to meet new people every day! There is always a smiling face walking through the hallway ready to greet you! Many of my friends decided to join a sorority and fraternity, but this has not kept us from being the best of friends still! If anything, my friends in Greek life have introduced me to new people, creating the opportunity to make new friends! Athletics at Miami University are very prominent, especially our Hockey team! You can find most students waiting in line at the Goggin Ice Center on the weekends to watch the big game! During the fall, students also enjoy attending football games at Yager Stadium. It's always a great time to meet friends there, even if you don't watch the game closely! This is a great way to show your Miami pride by cheering on the student athletes! If on a Saturday night you'd prefer not to drink, do not worry! Miami University has a great program that offers plenty of fun activities on the weekends! You can enjoy a movie at the Shriver Center or even find your community council baking down in the kitchen of your dorm or painting bricks or coffee mugs! There is always something to do and there is no added pressure to drink on the weekends!

Greek Life is really strong on Miami's campus, but it is far from the only activity that people can be involved with. As a member of the greek community, many of the activities that I know about are related with my sorority or other sororities and fraternities, but I love going to events held by other groups on campus such as the Fashion club's annual Fashion Show or the After-Dark events on the weekends as an alternative to going uptown. I love my sorority, but I have still been able to keep so many of my friends from freshman year due to traditions that we made such as going to hockey games, weekly dinners, and movies at the local movie theater. Miami has a lot to offer every student, and if you look for something you are interested in, you are sure to find it.

There are plenty of opportunities for students to attend seminars and lectures that appeal to their interests outside of the classroom. Since beginning my semester in August I have listened to all sorts of guest speakers, from Iranian ex-consulates to women's rights advocates. These seminars can also act as a great way to meet people who share common interests. In fact, I met my boyfriend at one. There is a prevalent dating scene at Miami for several reasons. The nickname "Miami merger" is applied to any couple that gets together and stays together during and after their Miami experience. One great thing about Oxford is that there is no shortage of venues that cater to couples who are looking to have a romantic evening out. Establishments like Sushi Nara, Stella, and Paesanos are great off campus options. Looking not to break the bank? Places such as La Mia Cucina, Panache, and 1809 are all delicious alternatives if all you can afford is a meal plan compatible "swipe date".

As a freshman, you will be required to live in the residence halls. This could possibly be the most fun you have in your four years at Miami. I came to Miami alone, and within the first week i forgot about how much I missed my home and high school. Although, my roommate and I didn't see eye to eye on everything we still managed to get out of our room and interact with the other students in our building. One of my closest friends I met on the first floor of my residence hall freshman year. The people you meet freshman year tend to stick with you even after college. Another great way to meet other students with similar interests is by joining a fraternity/sorority, clubs/organization, or a sports team. Like high school, all of these groups provide you with the opportunity to meet people with similar interests as your own. The only thing I regret about college is not taking advantage of all of these earlier in my college experience.

My response is expected and I won't fail to deliver. I don't actually think that there is one most popular activity/group here at Miami University. We have so many programs offered that each has their own particular group. That sounds cliquey and you're right it is, almost. The beauty about our various activities and groups is that anyone and everyone can join, and if that's too big a commitment that people are free to simply partake in the delights that each has to offer. Theater kids can act in a school production while studying for their major, or they can join the school's organization called Stage Left and enjoy their hobby with as much participation as much as they can. Students still buy tickets to see all the production whether it's from the diehard theater fanatics or if it's a production by those who found their hobby. It's the same for those who sing, paint, dance, talk, debate, skate, play sports and pretty much anything anyone can think of.

It would not be fair to not name Greek life as being one of the dominating student groups on campus. Almost 50{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the students on the Oxford campus are greek. This can end up being a great way for students to make friends, socialize and it also makes the campus seem smaller. Each fraternity or sorority also has a philanthropy for which they have open events to raise money throughout the year. A group which I am a part of is called Adopt-A-School. I love it because it was created by a group of Miami students and places volunteers in different schools around Oxford to help in the classroom. It is a great way to get real-life experience while also feel like you're making a difference. Hockey games are a HUGE deal on campus. People bring tents and camp outside the rink just to be first in line to get tickets for the student section, which is always full. There is a large number of student groups and organizations and at the beginning of each semester there is a fair where each one sets up a booth for interested student to come and learn about the different opportunities. "Uptown" is a popular place to go, especially Thursday through Saturday nights because all of the bars are open late. My favorite memories, however, come from sitting with my friends hanging out in the basement or living rooms of our dorm, talking, laughing and (sometimes)studying until the middle of the night.

A big part of college are the groups and activities that you are involved in, at Miami you have many choices. These choices start your freshmen year when you are constantly reminded of the various groups on campus during freshmen orientation. Though it can be annoying to get hounded by various groups, if taken advantage of these groups can turn out to be a big part of your time at Miami. Dorm life at Miami is awesome!! Though I cannot say I would rather be in a dorm than off campus, Miami does make their dorm life fun. Walking through the halls of Emerson my freshmen year I was met with doors open and people ready to have fun and just hang out. RA's are some of the most welcoming people at Miami and most try and get you involved in something on campus.

The most popular things for people to do at Miami are go out, go to frat parties or sorority events, and go to sporting events. I met all of my closest friends in my freshman year dorm and I know a lot of people did. Although, many people met their friends through fraternities or sororities. Hockey games are so popular that people wait in line all day just to get good seats! They are so fun to go to and it's a must for Miami students. There is a movie theater uptown, plenty of restaurants, and a ton of events uptown that don't involve drinking! I don't drink so I can have a great time without having to drink. You can even go to bars and not drink! Nobody will care if you don't drink