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Students in my dorm leave doors open! No one really goes to the events, though. We just hang out here.

The social life here is pretty banging. It's a fun time while still keeping school in mind. The parties don't get too wild, but enough to have a good time while taking a break from the books.

Students on my dorm floor tend to leave their doors open. We are a pretty social floor, but I know some that are not. I met my closest friend, by my introducing myself to the girl next door. I am involved in two groups, SONG and Alpha Phi Omega. SONG is a acapella singing group that goes out in the community to homeless shelters, nursing homes, etc. and sings to people. Alpha Phi Omega is a co-ed community service fraternity, but it is not greek. It is a great group to belong to! We do community service all the time and we even run the UF Information booth in Turlington. We help out where ever we are needed.

There are a lot of social fraternities and sororities on campus. There are also a lot of student organizations. However, being in these organizations doesn't define you. It is not mandatory to be in an organization to have friends at UF.

Athletic events are VERY popular here. Game days during football season pretty much revolve around...football. Guest speakers are also pretty popular. We have an ACCENT speakers bureau that coordinates all the guest speaker stuff. We've had some interesting people come to our campus, plus it's free! My closest friends I met in the dorm, in some classes, in my co-ed fraternity, and doing community service projects. I'm awake at 2am on Tuesday a lot, and I'm usually doing hw at that point. People party a lot here. Fraternities and sororities have a lot of pull here, and there are a lot of them. Last weekend I took my pledge final, went to two fellowships, did a fundraiser carwash, and went to coffee with a friend.

As I said earlier, it's important to be a part of something or some organization on campus. Greek societies definitely rule the school with so many organizations and a semi-control on the party scene. Sporting events always draw a crowd, and so do some theatre and music events. So long as ACCENT keeps bringing in good speakers than they're always going to have a big crowd. There are groups for everyone and anyone really.

There are tons of organizations at UF, one for any interests you may have. And if they don't you can create your own club very easily! I personally find that Fraternity I joined, Alpha Phi Omega, was a awesome decision as it is a great way to meet people without the cost of a social fraternity.

Greek fraternities and sororities seem to be the most popular things on campus. The Student Alumni Association seems pretty good too. I'm involved with Alpha Phi Omega, which is a service fraternity (not associated with the Greeks). Some people will leave their dorm room doors open if they are in their room and not doing anything. Athletic events are extremely popular, especially football and basketball (although baseball and gymnastics are pretty popular too). Guest speakers get a good attendance rate from the student body. I don't think too many students go to shows at the theaters sadly. Most of my closest friends I either met while I was in high school or grade school, in Alpha Phi Omega, or in one of my classes. I have a lot of close friends. If I'm awake at 2am on a Tuesday, I'm rushing to get all of my homework done so that I can get a semi-good night's sleep. The Undy-Dash is a pretty good tradition as well as the Orange and Blue game and Gator Growl. A lot of people party.. it's probably safe to say that most people party. Frats and sororities are only important to the people who are in them. I'm personally not a fan of Greeks. Last weekend I took a trip home to Boca Raton to be with friends and family since a friend of mine was killed in a biking accident. In Gainesville? There's not much to do on a Saturday night that doesn't involve drinking. Well, you can do everything without drinking (going to clubs, bars, Skate Station, bowling alleys, movies, etc.) but it isn't as much fun. And people more often than not are drinking there. Off campus I try to relax as much as possible. And work.

I am involved in a co-ed community service fraternity. Through this organization I have made many friends. What I like most about it is that I feel that I have made a big impact on the community. I have helped plan many community service events such as a Girl Scout field day, voulenteering at the local nursing home, and working with animal services.

A large number of students on campus belong to sororities and fraternities. That's not to say they are the most popular, they are just definitely the most prevalent. Social sororities and fraternities are very very active in Student Government life and give little chance to any other organization to take part in these politics. I, personally, am involved in a co-ed, service, fraternity (not a social one) and have found that this is exactly where I fit. When I lived in a dorm the first summer I came here, all the girls left their doors open. It was a very social, fun environment. When I started in the fall in a different dorm, no one left their doors open. I think everyone was eager to meet others when they first got here in summer, but probably decided they'd met enough people by the fall. Football is HUGE here! Game days are the most exciting, exhilarating days you'll experience at UF. There are a ton of traditions and events associated with football that involve everyone from students to alumni to athletes. The university also plans a lot of events such as guest speakers, movie nights, shows, etc. to help students have fun without being in danger.

Greek life is alive and well at UF, to the disappointment of some and the joy of others. There are also "fraternities" such as Alpha Phi Omega (a coed service frat) that use a lot of the traditions of the Greek system but aren't part of the actual Greek system. You set your social life, if you don't get out there and find things to do, you will be bored. If you look for stuff to do and people to meet, you will find them.

drinking on this campus is a big problem. there may be tons to do that doesn't involve drinking but students will find a way to make sure they are drunk when they reach their destination.

There are several large organizations on campus. Campus Crusade and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes are both well-represented, as are the Jewish and other religious students. In addition, the intramurals at UF are extremely well-organized and offer a wide variety of options for sport and activity. The athletic program here is one of the best in the country without question. Throughout the academic year, there is at least one major sport in full swing, including football, basketball and baseball, as well as gymnastics, soccer and softball. Fraternities and sororities make up about 17{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of students on campus, so they are visible but not overwhelming. There are plenty of activities to engage in without drinking, both on and off-campus. The school puts on Gator Nights every Friday night and is always showing free movies. Additionally, there are malls, amusement centers, downtown restaurants, flea markets and Jai-Alai all within 15-20 min of campus.

UF has many social networks, and there are many things to do on campus. Living in a dorm is one of the fastest and easiest ways of getting to know others. Being involved with an organization is another fun way to do that. UF brings many popular guests here, including Elton John, MythBusters, Bob Saget, Dane Cook, and more. We also have the largest student-run pep rally, called Gator Growl, every fall before our homecoming game. Many people are involved with greek life, and they have an enormous political influence over the happenings at the school as well as holding office in the Student Government. UF has many avenues for community service that I personally like to take advantage of. We also have property on a lake about 10 miles away from campus, where students can participate in water sports, rock climbing, or simply hold a cookout.

There is always something to do.

I hate student government. Most of the money from student government goes to frats and sororities. They waste so much money. We could be sending that money towards more liberal arts and science classes. Most people do not even care about student government. I think the student voice should be heard but we can be heard with less money.

There is to much to do socially on this campus, there are multiple organization. I feel greek life is huge at UF but that could be just because i am in it. Dorms are also very social for freshman any time i come home there is someone also down stairs i know;

The most popular groups of people on campus are the Greeks and athletes. I am Greek and love it! Yes students in dorms leave their doors open. Athletic events at UF are a must-see. Guest speakers are very popular. The theatre is okay. Guys don't really like to date. They like to hang out and watch movies or party but not take girls out on actual dates. I met my closest friends in my sorority. If I'm awake at 2am on a Tuesday I'm probably at a social. People party alot. Greek life is very important. Last weekend I went to several fraternity parties and studied and laid out during the day. On Saturday night, you can go to the movies, go to dinner, or even go out without drinking.

I would have to say Greek life is the most popular collection of organizations. I'm involved in Delta Zeta and I love it: meeting so many girls, community service, philanthropies, going out, it has really made my college experience. I don't know very many students who leave their doors open, but I do live in a smaller dorm. The athletic events are very popular. Guest speakers and theater is also pretty popular I guess, it's just obviously not publicized as the athletics. The dating scene is okay, even though I feel like too many people get together when they are drunk at a party or bar. My closest friends are in my sorority. Dance Marathon is a tradition that happens every year. If you wanted to, you could find people to party with every night. Thursday nights are pretty big though. Fraternities and sororities are pretty important because they are involved with a lot of other organizations on campus, and they are able to get on the inside through their greek counterparts. On a dry Saturday night, you can watch movies, go bowling, just hang out with friends or play recreational sports for fun.

1. Greeks Organizations, Cicerones, FLC, Student Government. 2. I'm involved in PRSSA, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and a Greek Organization. 3. Dorm doors usually stay shut. 4. Athletic events are extremely popular, especially Football! 5. Guest Speakers are huge. 6. Theater, I don't know. 7. Dating scene, not sure. 8. Met my friends through dorms, classes, and sorority. 9. Coming home from a night out with friends, or studying. 10. Football season happens each year and it's always a big event. Gator Growl is a huge Pep Rally every year. 11. People party a lot, something every night. 12. Greek Life is huge at UF. 13. I was sick last weekend so I slept. 14. Movie night, dinner, bowling, movie theater, dancing. 15. Eat at restaurants or go shopping.