The University of Alabama Top Questions

The most popular student activities are being an athlete, being a volunteer or being apart of the Greek Life. If you are all three of those, then you are one special kid!

At The University of Alabama there are many different diverse groups that you can can get involved in. Of all the organizations, Greek life is the most popular. I am personally in a sorority, Alpha Delta Chi. This sorority is very different because it is a Christian sorority. There are actually only two chapters of ADX in the state, UA and UNA. There is also other types of sororities/fraternities such as engineering, music, and theatre. If Greek life does not interest you there are other organizations such as the Million Dollar Band, Resonance(show choir), Spanish club, and various organizations for particular majors. It is very easy to get involved in something that interests you, there is a place for everyone.

A fraternity or sorority in probably the most popular thing to be a part of. I am in a sorority and it is a good chance to meet new people and have parties to attend. There are a ton of girls and guys that are looking to date someone. The bar scene is where most of these crowds go. Football is a huge athletic event to attend and it is also a social event.

There are many different student activities and groups. Depending on your interests, there are many popular things to get involved in. One of the most popular events that students get involved in is the football games. Almost everyone on campus enjoys participating in these games and attending them on Saturdays. Most students also enjoy going to the bars and restaurants located on the strip. These are all open almost everyday of the week.

At The University of Alabama there are many different diverse groups that you can can get involved in. Of all the organizations, Greek life is the most popular. I am personally in a sorority, Alpha Delta Chi. This sorority is very different because it is a Christian sorority. It is actually the only Christian sorority in the state. There is also other types of sororities/fraternities such as engineering, music, and theatre. If Greek life does not interest you there are other organizations such as the Million Dollar Band, Resonance(show choir), Spanish club, and various organizations for particular majors. It is very easy to get involved in something that interests you, there is a place for everyone.

By far the most popular thing to do here is to be a spectator at the sporting events. From the football team, to the basketball team, and even the swim team, students are always planning on going to events to cheer on our Crimson Tide athletes. People will meet up with their friends and then all go to the sporting event together, to hang out with each other while catching a game. Just last week, I met up with a few of my good friends, went out to lunch, and then headed over to the men's basketball games. Its a great thing to do and be social. On any given weekend you can always find something to do. Like I said before, sporting events happen almost every week you can at least cheer on one team, but getting together with friends, grabbing dinner, going shopping, and then having a movie night at someones places is a great way to spend the weekend without having to drink. People do a lot of drinking around here, but as I said, there are many things to do that do not involve alcohol. If you are on a tight budget, then why not go to a dining hall, then watch a movie off of Netflix. This way no one has to spend money they do not have. Plus, being around people you like is what it is all about.

Fraternities and sororities are the largest student groups on campus. There are many other clubs students can get involved in, and starting a club of your own is not horribly difficult. I am involved in UA Exercise and Physiology Club which is involved in personal training, faculty exercise programs, marathons and cancer walks, and field work that can help students gain experience in the Kinesiology or Sports Science and Medicine majors. The University of Alabama is known for their amazing football team who has 14 National Championships, that is more than any other colleges! Football is a big deal here. Other athletic evens such as basketball and gymnastics are less popular but still very supported by the student body. The Rec Center has nearly every club sport available for any students interested in continuing their game. The dating scene is good for fraternities and sororities but is only okay for the rest students. Bars and off-campus parties are the most common ways to meet other singles if you are not Greek affiliated. My closest friends are still the ones from high school that also go to UA, but I have met many other friends that I hang out with on a regular basis. Most social life begins thursday night, and the weekends are always filled with activities. Their is normally at least one party a weekend, and when there is not the bars are always packed. Drinking is not necessary, but like at many colleges, is always around. I do have friends that will not drink and have no intention of doing so anytime soon, and that is perfectly acceptable. I am not involved in a fraternity so my social life is mostly off campus at friends apartments or downtown at the bars. Even though I am not Greek, I still have plenty of fun and meet a lot of fun and interesting people.

Students love to go to the Recreational Center and hang out. They also love being apart of their various organizations throughout the week; it keeps them busy.