SUNY at Binghamton Top Questions

No idea what the most popular ones are. There's so much stuff to do. There are separate activities like contests and barbecues for each dorm community too, so I can't speak for them all. There's tons of traditions as well; for example, Mountainview has King of the Mountain every year which is where each resident building competes in a bunch of activities to see which building is the best. It's not terrible competitive, more just friendly and definitely fun. Many friends are made that day. Frats aren't as important as you probably think. Binghamton is not a "Greek or geek" school whatsoever, and those that are in frats aren't too clique-y either from what I've seen. There's also a lot going on on campus even if you aren't partying or drinking, like Late Night Binghamton.

I'm involved in the SAPB concert committee and it has many students in it because it's so enjoyable. On campus, there are many things you could do like bowling, playing pool, and even playing arcade games. Another thing that Binghamton students can choose to partake in are fraternities and sororities, but most students are not involved.

This is up for grabs. There are so many clubs and activities that I couldn't even begin to start on which is the most popular. There is something for everyone. I'm involved with B.U.M.P. the Binghamton Underground Music Project, bringing up and coming and underground musicians to the light of the University Campus for affordable, entertaining, and enriching shows on campus. Athletic events are definitely popular, but our team pride isn't that high. We have occasional even speakers, but not too many. Theater wise, the Hinman Production Company puts on a few shows a semester I believe and they are quite interesting. The dating scene is what you make it, just like anywhere in the world. Many people are in relationships, many aren't. It fluctuates in a delicate balance. My closest friends, who I consider my family at Binghamton were met simply from a couple of mutual friends between my floor and other students I had known previously. It is very easy to make friends at BU if you try. Two in the morning on a tuesday? Not wise in the first place, but if you're up at this time, you're either leaving the Rathskeller's pong tournament downtown, studying for class/finals in Glenn G. Bartle Library, or just a plain old insomniac. Every year Binghamton has it's Spring Fling, which is a big spriing semester concert featuring popular artists. Artists such as Drake, Wiz Khalifa, an Weezer have appeared in concert at Binghamton. There is usually 2-3 Concerts per semester at Binghamton University. Party goers also depends on the people. You can sign up for Chemical-Free housing and never hear someone stumbling in your hall the whole semester. However, the party scenee at Binghamton is most definitely present. Many students work tediously and diligently during the week to reap the benefits of a free weekend to spend at a favorite frat or downtown bar. Frats are pretty big party wise for freshman and pledges, though they are not a big part on campus. Sororities are even less of a deal than Fraternities. As of right now, I'm on break, so nothing at school. My last weekend of the Fall Semester? I was busy spending my time in the Library hopelessly cramming for Final exams. A typical weekend for me though consists of spending a night or two out, a day of homework/studying, and a day of relaxing with friends or catching up on rest. Binghamton always has the opportunity to attend 'Late Nite Binghamton" which is a University sponsored, weekend event that takes place every weekend in the University Union. Activities range from Billiards and Bowling to Karaoke and Video games or movies. Each weekend usually has a different theme, and some even have large party like events. Off campus you can visit the mall, go downtown, visit University Plaza and get some 5 Guys; quite a number of things really. The Binghamton Senators also play nearby, and are a great AHL Hockey club to watch.

There are a lot of SA organizations tailored for specific cultures and majors. Depending on the organizations there are guest speakers that run from business executives to physicians.

Extracurriculars are a big deal at Binghamton. There are so many really active things that it's hard to say what the biggest deal is. What I like best is that people seem to feel free to choose the activities they really like -- no one's gonna judge you negatively for playing Humans vs. Zombies, or being an athlete, or anything like that. And it's awesome that a lot of organizations participate in campus life outside just their own meetings: they set up tables in the student union to sell things or to spread info or that kind of thing, they run activities at Late Nite Binghamton, and they have campus-wide events. You don't even need to participate in a ton of organizations to enjoy the vibrant extracurricular culture. Greek organizations are visible on campus, but they don't dominate the social scene. Some people who are involved in fraternities and sororities get super-involved, so the option is definitely there, but if you want to have nothing to do with Greek life, it's easy to avoid it. The degree to which the dorms are social can be variable. My floor (I live in Dickinson Community, by the way) is very social, which I love. We've had several community-builders organized by our wonderful RA, ranging from ice cream in the lounge to going off-campus to see a movie, and I've also had some amazing unorganized times with some of my floormates. In my building at least, people hang out in the lounge kind of a lot, and I really like that because it gives you the opportunity to get to know people you maybe don't know well enough to hang out in each other's rooms. Also note that the social boundaries are fluid -- some of the people who are often part of the stuff I just described actually live elsewhere, but they hang out with my actual floor all the time because they're friends with some of us (to the extent that our RA even made them nametags!).

Like I said before, a lot of frats and sororities. Everyday, you're going to see people wearing a frat/sorority sweatshirt (except, of course, when it's too warm). I feel like there's not much to do on and off campus other than partying. I don't mind parties, but what about other things? And it's not like everyone on campus would go to parties. It gets really boring here.

My social life is amazing

Corridor style living in Newing and Dickinson (and parts of CIW) is a little more social, the suite style living is more comfortable but also a little more isolated and private (in CIW, Mountainview and Hinman). Events here are fairly well attended, there are concerts by major artists every year, last year the Foo Fighters to campus, this fall Lupe Fiasco is going to be here. The weekends center around partying for most people, on campus and off, but there are still plenty of people left in the library studying at all hours so Binghamton is really what you make of it. If you want a safe/non drinking atmosphere the campus runs Late Nite which can sometimes be kind of fun. Off campus there are some depressing local scenes since after IBM left over a decade ago most locals were left without professional jobs, or jobs at all, but there is a fairly lively bar scene, a zoo, and local events.

social life at binghamton it is amazing you feel like home because there is too much thing to do that you woulld never feel bored whenever you have free time. at binghamton the fraternities and sororties are very important because it is something that is part of the students something that students want to do and the university support it! off campus there are also alot things you can do> all depends on you, you can go shopping, go to the movies ect

You can really get involved with anything on campus but sometimes certain clubs arent as active. You can also take over clubs and start new clubs

There are endless groups, fraternities and sororities you can join. Dorming helps you meet the people you end up knowing until the end and helps you socialize with everyone. People party everyday. You can basically find good parties from Thrusday night to Saturday night. Every weekend there is Late Nite on campus where there are free activities and movies. My biggests complaint is the lack of good food both in and out of campus (be prepared).

I love the Binghamton social life. Weekends are great. I feel there is always something to do, although I would say its definitely harder for freshman to find something to do, since they are without cars, then it is for upperclassmen. Especially since most upperclassmen probably know people who live off campus.

The Anderson Center presents concerts, recitals, and other cultural events from all across the world. Some highlights in recent years have been the Royal Drummers of Burundi, Chinese opera, flamenco dancing from Spain, and the Royal Scotts Dragoon Guards of the United Kingdom. Downtown Binghamton has a lot of bars, nightclubs, and restaurants that cater to the student population. Partying on Friday and Saturday nights can be intense and sometimes lead to incidents that require police intervention. Fraternities and sororities take an almost unnatural importance at BU, in my opinion. The Events Center on campus hosts seasonal basketball, baseball, and soccer games. The closest friends I have made are from the courses I have taken. I am happy to say that I still keep in touch with them even after graduating.

frats and sororities are popular as are club sports. some residents leave their doors open, most unlocked, depends where you live. basketball games get the biggest turn out. guest speakers are often here and the school has a strong theatre program. dating scene depends on who you are. frat guys normally date sorority girls. hard core jews find their matches at hillel and chabad. athletes meet at mixers. my first good friend was through a linked class and she introduced me to most of the ppl i am close with now. if im awake at 2am on a tues its prob cuz i cant fall asleep so im tossin and turnin. u have concerts, spring fling, parents weekend, homecoming, alumni weekend, bar crawl. if ur in a frat ur partyin tues thurs fri and sat. if ur less of a partier it will be fri and sat or just one night over the weekend. you dont have to be in a frat or sorority to have a good time in college but they are def prevalent. if ur not a drinker late night is normally fun, or pool, or bowling, or ping pong or just hanging out wit ur friends playing board games (which i do alot) off campus is normally just for food and partyin

There are alot of social groups and organizations that give students alot to do outside of class. You can have a very good social life if you choose.

Studen thearte is popular. I do policy debate - eccentric, eclectic, very smart group, mostly pretty nerdy, but nice and easy to get along with. Guest speakers are generally not too popular unless they're very prevalent. I met my closest friends through debate and living with them. If I'm awake at 2am Tuesday I'm either working or procrastinating. Bar Crawl happens at the end of every year. Most people party every weekend. Frats/sororities play a big role for a lot of people, but can be avoided. Late Night Binghamton on campus doesn't involve drinking, but is generally pretty lame. Not much to do off campus.

The school does everything in its power to curb drinking/anything involving it. This cuts down on school spirit because realistically if you want more than 20 people to show up to anything you need alcohol present.....can deny it all you want but it's true. The event of the year with the most school spirit is bar crawl and they are working very hard to eliminate it.

Frats are not as important as other schools because the houses are far off campus, people go to the bars 7 days a week, late night on a weekend in the union are many non-alcohol related events such as bands, movies, sponsored events such as video games and crafts etc., groups are very clique, very little integration between fratsorority/non-fratsorority students

The campus is heavily jewish the jewish groups sweep away award ceremonies etc. CARP ( Collegiate Association for the Research of Principles) is focused on united the campus and binghamton community through volunteer work and programs. The dorms on campus are divided into several communities. Each community is said to embody a different personality of student. So the community you live in will determine the type of experience you have. I am an RA in th Dickinson community which on many of the floors agree for an open door policy( the residents decide) to help with closeness among the student and to crate a sense of family

Alot of frat parties, drinking is cheap and fun downtown.