University of Nebraska-Lincoln Top Questions

There aren't many academic groups. The city is small and there aren't many events. Student Involvement may put on 2 shows a year and a few other events. Many students just drink to pass the time. Football games are huge, but if you have any work to do you can forget it, parking is taken over and it is impossible to get around.

Campus nightlife is pretty popular on campus because they hold all the back to school nights at the beginning of the year. The Big Red Welcome is also a huge event that lots of students like to attend because many local businesses like to give away free stuff at the event

Football is definitely a big one here and then there are many clubs that relate to majors and religious groups as well as LGBT and sororities and fraternities. I'm involved in OASIS and the Navigators and Circle K. Students always leave their doors open. Athletic evens are most popular, but there is also a lot of involvement with theater and arts. The dating scene is pretty lively and the opportunities are easy to come by. I met some from my high school and others from my dorm and organizations I've been in. If I'm awake at 2am on a Tuesday I'm either doing homework or watching a movie. People on average party about once a week I would say. I don't think fraternities or sororities are important. Last weekend I worked, cleaned, and did homework. On Saturday's you can go to a movie, play or concert or just hang out. Off campus I go to different dance clubs and other people's houses and sometimes go out to eat.

The greek system is pretty popular on campus. Intramural events are really fun to get involved with. The many shows/plays you can see are fun to go to as well.

The greek houses and athletes

Greek life is very popular on campus. Additionally, the largest school organization on campus is the Scarlet Guard which is a program sponsored by the Alumni association and organizes events on Thursday nights that are fun ways for students to meet new people and become active on campus. There are hundreds of student organizations available on campus.

UNL is known primarily for its dedicated football fans. Named the "Best Fans in America" by several different top lists, it's no wonder that the home football games are a big event. Even those students who don't normally enjoy football find the atmosphere of the games fun and entertaining. Besides football, though, there are plenty of other activites - physical and not - to participate in. The Rec Center offers intermural sports like flag football, as well as a wide array of exercise equipment and activities. On the non-athletic side, there are numerous guest lecturers, cultural events, social gatherings, and just about anything else you could think of. While fraternities and sororities are definitely present on campus, they aren't extremely important. If you don't go greek, you can still participate in a majority of the events greeks hold. Many people chose not to go greek, yet still attend the weekly parties and philanthropies put on by specific houses. If you don't like partying, there are still tons of things to do that are social that don't involve alcohol or large crowds. A lot of times, Neihardt Residence Hall will have different activities - like a Lord of the Rings movie marathon or the Yule Ball - which are open to anyone. If you're still at a loss and can't find anything to do or be a part of, the Student Involvement office is always more than happy to help. Located on the second floor of the City Campus Union, the staff there is welcoming and know tons of campus activities that are often times free and open to students.

I would have to say that the athletes are held on a pedestal here. I played sports in high school but did not continue to do so in college. Those who do not play NCAA sports can get involved through the club teams which are taken just as seriously and also intramural sports. I have found that broom ball is a blast! It is kind of like hockey but with a ball and you slide around on your shoes. It is a great time! Going to the football games are a must do activity. Tailgaiting before the games is a experience everyone should have along with sitting in the student section. The party scene is quite popular as well. There will always be a party you can find Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. I met my closest friends by joining a sorority my freshmen year. I highly recommend rushing a fraternity or sorority. It instantly gives you 100 close friends that will be there to share your great experiences as a husker.

UNL has a very strong Greek System which I am proudly a part of! Greek students are very involved on campus, but they are not the only ones making a difference. The REsidence Hall Association is also very involved on campus! Intramurals are a big thing on campus and something anyone can get involved in! We have club sports as well for a more competitive aspect of athletics for students to partake in. There are over 400 Recognized Student Organizations on campus and anyone can start their own organization with a sponsor and at least 5 members. UNL wants students to engage in campus and provides SO MANY opportunities to do that! Students can play sports, get on campus jobs, become a part of a religious organization, and so much more! We have a Student Involvement Office that aids students in finding where they fit on campus!

Some of the more popular groups on campus revolve around athletics. Intramural sports are extremely popular and a great way to meet people! Every sport/ activity you can imagine there is probably a league for it! As for other ways to meet people, freshman year in the residence halls is HUGE! In my building, most everyone had there door open at some point through the day. The staff were always putting on events to get to know each other. Some of the best memories come from my time at Schramm Hall! I promise, there is always something going on around campus. There are plenty events tailoring to each and every student and students are given the opportunity to form their own organizations if one similar is not available.

Intramural sports are huge on campus. Aside from the rec, we have 2 outdoor turf playing fields for anyone to use. It seems like traditions and events have taken a back seat to academics recently, but thats okay I guess. UNL is pretty much a party school. At any time you can find a party. (beware of the Lincoln Police!) Frats and sororities are pretty much worshiped here. There are people who wont talk to you if youre not wearing the right (or any) greek letters, which is very cliqueish. Its almost like high school again in the greek system, so I recommend staying out of it. You can have as much fun if youre not in the greek system. Its a waste of time and money. The music scene in Lincoln leaves something to be desired, especially when compared to Omaha.

There is always something to do; from athletes to watch from other social gatherings on campus that don't involve alcohol.

I'm in a sorority so there are definitely a lot of opportunities to meet people and hang out. Greek life can be big here but there is no big line separating those who are Greek and those who chose not to be.

Sororities and Fraternities are big, but you can get by without joining one if you really don't want to. However, if you're interested, it is a great opportunity to meet people, it looks great on your resume, and UNL loves its Greek system. The football team, obviously, is the most popular team on campus, but our volleyball team has quite the following, not to mention our baseball team, basketball team, bowling team...etc. UNL provides excellent lecturers throughout the year. It seems every week there is someone of note who is speaking somewhere on campus. Students are very friendly and often leave their dorm doors open. I met my closest friends through the speech team. I'd recommend to any student going to UNL to join SOME organization. Get involved! It's the best way to meet people and feel important. Some students from small towns are overwhelmed by UNL, and spend their first year sequestered in their dorm room. That is not the way to do things! Get involved and you will feel like you belong! The bar scene is kind of crazy, though there are not many clubs. People party a lot.

Take, for instance, a dozen starved wolves. Chain the wolves in the middle of a large room and surround them (out of reach by the chains) with juicy cuts of meat, females in heat, and every other tempting offer a wolf would want. Make them sit in the middle for 18 years. Now break the chains. This is what the social scene can often be at the UNL. A bunch of unrestricted, uneducated young adults (by age, not merit) floundering through the next 4-6 years of their lives. Stay focused, you're paying for college to expand your mind, not your list of embarrassing stories or blacked-out Saturday nights......... Football is sort of important, too. We sold 80,000 seats to a practice in April!

football is by far the most popular sporting event to go to. I kow alot of people drink on the weekends but there are alot of other activities out there that you can participate in and you don't have to drink. i'm around sports all the time so all i hear about is sports related things but i'm sure if you talked to a theater major that they are plays and things that are playing that you could attend. I heard of some but i don't have a huge interest in plays so i tend to not look for things like that.

Greek life if huge! Athletics is massive. The support for the football team (and volleyball, baseball and basketball in particular) in unbelievable. Just last week completely sold out for only a spring game!! An amazing environment to experience and be a part of. I have met some crazy husker fans - and i love it! The support for the volleyball team makes it my favourite sporting event to attend. Great for womens sports too. People at the games are of all ages and really know the sport!

I am totally removed from this because of my status as a non-traditional. Not because I am banned or not allowed, but because I choose to be. I am married with children; 1 of which is a student at UNL, 1 who is currently out of the country and 3 that are in elementary school. NO TIME for this stuff! I can say that I hear a lot from students around me, but nothing worth mentioning.

From organizations to intramurals, you name it, we got it!

We have the best fans in College football ever. Athletic events are awesome. there is frat and sorority's (big deal). a down town just blocks away with shopping, bars and fun. Omaha is 30 min away and has awesome concerts, the Zoo (#2 in the country) and more night life. ITs a fun school to go to.