Miami University-Oxford Top Questions

It seems as if almost everyone is involved with Greek life in one way or another, be it in a social, service, business, or professional Greek association. Athletics are not very popular and are sparsely attended, leading to relatively low school spirit. The most popular sport is ice hockey, so be prepared for that. There are hundreds of clubs and organizations, so there is really something for everyone at Miami; you just have to be willing to go out and make the experience your own. Partying is a daily occurrence, and people go out every day/ night of the week. Drinking is the main attraction uptown on the weekends. Aside from that, Oxford is a fairly small and boring town. You can find other things to do, such as bowling, movies, and other activities on campus, but be prepared for a heavy drinking culture.

Fist of all, our Greek System is HUGE! We have over 50 chapters here (containing a third of all Miami Students) between the fraternities and the sororities. Athletic events, in general, are mildly popular, except hockey which is rampantly popular across campus. We also have a great music scene, between our award winning music clubs and organizations (our marching band was in the 2011 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade), and the uptown bars and clubs that bring in popular music acts. The social scene here is great too (owing mostly to the beautiful women and friendly student body), with a wide selection of bars and clubs, a movie theater, and countless other options to relax and have fun. If drinking isn't your thing there's still a ton to do on weekend nights here. Miami sponsors a program called "After Dark" which brings bands, major movies, and other non-alcoholic forms of entertainment right onto campus each weekend. If you do plan on drinking, we have a tradition here called Green Beer Day, that has been happening each year for more than 50 years now. On the Thursday before Spring Break, all of the bars open at 6:00am and remain open all day, serving beer dyed green and all kinds of drink specials. Its a full day of fun, but be careful, the police know about it too.

While Miami University has a high percentage of sorority and fraternity life, there are over four hundred clubs on any and every topic that any student can join. Nevertheless, the event that brings students together the most is undoubtedly hockey. Hockey games aren't just about athleticism or winning and losing; most importantly, hockey instills a sense of pride in every student that attends a game and the cheers and traditions exemplify companionship like no one has ever seen. When I graduate after my 4 years are over, hockey will be my most-missed activity of all the clubs, groups, and organizations I am involved with.

Student organizations offer a unique experience for Miami students. There are over 400+ student organizations on campus spanning every topic, cause, major, career, interest imaginable. Miami has an advanced system of allowing a student government committee to disperse nearly $800,000 each year to student groups on campus. The opportunities and experiences are unlike no other, and Miami has a strong invested interest in its students.

Student organizations offer a unique experience for Miami students. There are over 400+ student organizations on campus spanning every topic, cause, major, career, interest imaginable. Miami has an advanced system of allowing a student government committee to disperse nearly $800,000 each year to student groups on campus. The opportunities and experiences are unlike no other, and Miami has a strong invested interest in its students.

Miami students live for the weekend where they can flood up town and the frats with crazy parties.Greek life is big at Miami but if you are not greek you can still have the time of your life. There are dance clubs uptown that will be packed full most week nights and everyday of the weekend. The Miami weekend starts on "thirsty Thursday" and never seems to stop. But there are always alternatives if you are interested. There are opens skates at the ice rick and late night movies at AfterDark. A lot of the friendships you make start in the door living with people your own age with not parents beings out an interesting dynamic that shapes your college experience Whether you loved or hated dorm life it pushed you to be social and sparked new experiences and relationships.

Social life consists of heading straight to the liquor store after class. Some do work out but they lift in packs of 5 and don't really do much.

The social aspect is by far my favorite part of Miami. There's so much going on all the time. There are plenty of different organizations to choose from, IM sports teams, events and parties all of the time. Meeting people is pretty easy as most people leave their doors open in the dorms and there's no shortage of girls to meet either; I met my girlfriend and closest friends by just talking to people whose doors were open at the beginning of my first year. My favorite thing to do is go the hockey games on friday and saturday nights. We line up for hours to watch Miami's best team and it gets crazy. There are also plenty of concerts going on occasionally either at Miami or at the clubs uptown. Other than that, your typical weekend night if you drink is probably going to be going to a frat party (after a little pre-gaming at the dorms) before heading up to the clubs uptown until they shut down. Parties are pretty much always going on, even on weekdays. Miami has a bunch of traditions too, the most famous of which is probably Green Beer Day, when everyone gets up at 5 30 am on the thursday before spring break, wears green and drinks until it's time to go to class. If you don't drink, there is still plenty to do; there is an organization that puts stuff together like late night movies and such. The only thing really to do off campus is either eat out or go to the clubs.

Greek life at Miami is pretty big. You don't have to be in one to enjoy the Greek benefits, but its definitely a good decisions to rush and pledge a sorority or fraternity. It can be competitive, but joining a sorority is the best decision I've made so far at college. There's always a party to go to, and every night of the week the bars are decently packed. Weekends are usually atleast 3-4 nights long, often times more. Theres always something to do. The key is balancing your social life with your studies and making time for both.

Social life is huge. I dont know of anything to do that doesnt involve drinking. Everybody drinks.