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Tons to do! There are hundreds of organizations to get invovled with. I think anyone could find some group they share interests with. Going out is a good time, but there are a lot of other options as well. Greek life is a good size - its big enough that the people in it love it, but it is by no means something you need to be invovled with to have a social life like other schools.

At first girls in my dorm were hesitant to leave their doors open, which I thought was odd. But now, mostly everyone leaves their door open or cracked. My closest friends are just girls from my floor. Tuesday and Thursday night going out are pretty big. Halloween is always the main event in the fall, winter is pretty tame because no one likes venturing out in the cold but we brave up anyway! And spring has all day fests and parties..OU comes alive in the spring! You'll hear people drunk on the street and partying any given night. Greek life is kinda big hear, but you never feel like you HAVE to be in one..there are more than enough things to do on a weekend then depend on what your frat/sorority is doing. I didnt rush, and most of my friends didn't either. Last weekend we layed out to tan by the bike path on Friday..and Saturday was High Fest so we started partying at 11 a.m. and continued through the day and night :). Sunday was a day to recover and relax and get started on studying. Baker has free midnight movies every Saturday for those not interested in partying, and there are a bunch of coffee shops that always have shows going on.

There's always something going on at OU. I never seem to be bored. Whether I'm visiting the Ecohouse with the Green Network, attending a concert, going to Shabbat services, cheering on my Bobcats at a football game, or just talking with some close friends at the Donkey Cafe or The Front Room, every experience here is exciting, engaging, and fun in some way. I don't always go out; sometimes I spend my weekends just watching movies with my friends. However, when I do go out, it's easy to find something to do and somewhere to enjoy myself and the company of my friends. But I'm not just talking about parties here; OU does a great job of offering its students shows, performances, guest speakers, you name it. Off campus, there's a lot of unique dining experiences that one can have because a lot of the restaurants, bars, and fast food places are locally owned.

TONS of activities outside of classes and academics, although there are academic activites as well. They are all very populated. People party alot but many students who dont have opportunities to involve themselves in other things as well.

The social life is great here in Athens. You have uptown that has any type of bar you might want to go to if that is your scene. If not the school offers many different activities that you can enjoy such as crafts, midnight movies, different socials. There are just a few of them. No matter what time of the day it is you will always see someone playing volleyball or sitting outside in the spring. It is just a great atmosphere and a beautiful campus.

I can't speak for what are the most popular organizations on campus, but I do know what I have enjoyed the most. Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) is one of my favoirtes. We have a lot of fun and it is a group with a lot of great meaning. We take up important issues and act to fix problems within our society. If you're awake on 2 am on a tuesday you are probably cramming for an exam, leaving a bar, or hanginig out with your friends.

Yes, everyone leaves their dorms open- it's always a good time here.

OU SOCIAL LIFE IS THE BEST! I think sororites are very important to me!!! I am not sure what there is to do on a Saturday night without drinking.

In most dorms people usually leave their doors open, even if they're on their computer working. There are always some that don't but you have that at any college. It seems like dorms with mods (ala New South) allow student to get to know their neighbors pretty well and form closer bonds than the traditional style dorm. Every weekend there is something fun going on at Baker that doesn't involve drinking and parties. Each weekend there is a new midnight movie which has become very popular among the student body. Films such as August Rush, P.S. I Love You, and other current hits have been shown this year. Football, basketball, and hockey games are a big hit with the student body no matter what the weather. One of the biggest games I've been to was against Pitt where there were so many people there, even the hill behind the far goalpost was filled with people... as many as could fit.

Sorority and Fraternity life seems to be a big thing. Additionally parties are big and calendars created around the major "fests" and large scale parties. Doors open in the dorms really depends on the dorms, but is more common in the freshman halls where students are meeting other students for the first time. Athletic events are fairly well attended but not a huge priority, many people go to the football game for the band. There are plenty of activities offered through Baker on friday and saturday as drinking alternatives though they are rarely sought after.

It's really friendly atmosphere-dorm room doors are left open and everyone visits each other. Groups and organizations and Greek life are all really important and are helpful not only socially but also wth networking. I love being a part of Greek life on campus-I feel more involved and some of my closest friends are from my sorority and other fraternities.

I guess that sports teams and the greek are the most popular. I just joined Sigma Kappa, and so far it is great. We have our annual philanthropy and also many other fundraisers during the year. Sigma Kappa also does a lot of charity work with other greek sororities and other groups on campus. On campus there a so many groups that anyone could find something they would enjoy. On the first day of the year all the groups were recruiting freshman on college green, so there is a very easy way to find a group to belong in. Hall councils put on many events that don't involve drinking like movie nights and sem-formal dances. I'm never awake at 2am on Tuesday, I need my sleep. I met my closest friends in my dorm, the first quarter we left our doors open. Social life is very nice her at OU.

A lot of people are in Campus Crusade. I'm a member of Sigma Kappa sorority, and I think it was the best decision I ever made. Greek life has a horrible rep that it doesn't deserve.

they need more dance clubs but the music scene is good

everyone here is very friendly and there are always people around and things to do.

FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, STUDENT SENATE. IF YOU WANT TO GET INVOLVED THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT WAYS TO DO SO

always stuff to do at True House where I live

Sororities and fraternities are popular on campus. I am involved in a fraternity called Alpha Phi Omega, which is a national co-ed community service fraternity. It is a GREAT organization to become involved with. If I were to be awake at 2am on a Tuesday, it would most likely be because I was just chatting with friends, watching TV, etc. In regards to events, OU is known for its annual Halloween party. In the springtime, OU has a "fest" almost every weekend, consisting of parties thrown on various streets off campus. The university also sponsors Dad's, Mom's, and Sib's weekends. Although fraternities and sororities are popular on campus, they really do not determine social standing whatsoever. Frankly, I believe many students who aren't involved in these social groups look down upon those who are. If you wanted to spend a Saturday night without alcohol, you could easily find something fun to do. There have been plenty of Saturdays where I've felt like I needed to "stay in." Usually my friends and I will order food and watch a movie and basically pig out and relax. Athens, the city in which OU resides, is a small town, but there are several things to do off campus. For example, there are two cinemas that play popular movies. In the summertime, OU students can use the Athens community swimming pool for free. There are also several major food chains and restaurants in the area.

Students definitely leave their doors open in the residence halls. Athletic events are great and pretty popular. There's definitely an awesome energy at the events. They also have wonderful theater events, concerts, and guest speakers. I met my closest friends through my job as a resident assistant. Off campus, there are some great restaurants (and many more coming everyday), some shopping areas, a bike path to get some exercise, and two great movie theaters.

Since OU is kind-of in the middle-of-nowhere, the school and businesses associated with the school (I think) try to put on activities. There are game nights, midnight movies, and laughter after dark for free on the weekends. There has lately been a series of interesting debates going on (like Heads vs. Feds). Guest speakers/lecturers (Coach Boon and Political candidates families), concerts and productions (like Hairspray and Rent) have also come to campus.