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The most popular activities on campus include sporting events, intramural sports, fraternity parties or functions, clubs, and other organizations.

The most popular activities on campus include sporting events, intramural sports, fraternity parties or functions, clubs, and other organizations.

Carolina Fever is a group for students who enjoy going to sporting events, and it is hugely popular on amongst UNC students. Greek life plays a fairly large role on campus. Intramural sports also draws a large crowd, and other popular student groups include clubs for various recreational activities, academic/service groups, community outreach groups, and various political student groups.

There really are tons. Anything from Pirate Club to Ballroom Dancing to Hispanic Culture. I am involved with the Italian Club, which promotes Italian language and culture on campus. We always have events going on, be it conversation sessions at our local Caribou or pizzeria, or having Italian nights at a local restaurant, or have movie nights and round table discussions. We have tons of school spirit when it comes to athletics, and with reason as we've done very well recently. In 2008 when we won the National Championship in basketball, students did what is called "storming Franklin." Basically everyone rushed to Franklin Street, the main street in Chapel Hill, celebrating our victory. People did some crazy things, like climb telephone poles/street signs and create enormous bonfires in the middle of the road to leap over, but it is all in good fun.

Since UNC-Chapel Hill is known for its sports program, Carolina Fever would be the most popular organization on campus. Students can pay $20 to join Carolina Fever and that money will guarantee them two Carolina shirts. The perks of Carolina Fever are endless. If students attend sporting events throughout the year, be these events Volleyball or Basketball or even Soccer, they are given prizes. Some students are taken to away games to show their spirit in the opponents stadium. But the biggest part of Carolina Fever is the possibility of getting tickets to the pinnacle of all sporting events--the Carolina vs. Duke basketball game. Carolina Fever gives the sports fanatics and just general sports fans a place to earn points for doing what they love to do most, cheering their Tar Heels to victory.

The Greek community is very popular. There is always a fraternity or a sorority holding a 5K or a $5 dinner for their philanthropy. Dance Marathon is another big group. These students start promoting their cause months before the Dance Marathon event, and a huge number of students participate. I'm part of Her Campus UNC, an online magazine for women on campus. We talk about relationships, fashion, causes promoted on campus, events, blogs, anything the female student population is interested in. We have writers from different socio-economic backgrounds, hometowns, countries. We try and get a diverse perspective on the publication so we can attract all the women on campus. Dorms are so much fun, and you definitely have to live there as a freshman or sophomore. It's hard not to make some best friends in the dorms, and you end up doing everything together: going out, going to the dining hall, gym, soccer games, Late Night with Roy, Sunset Serenade by the Clef Hangers, an a Capella group. A lot of freshmen take the beginning drama class and you have to go to plays outside of class for it. You and your hall end up taking up 2 rows at the theater because you all have to go for the same class. At 2 am on a Tuesday, I'm out with my friends at Country Night at a bar on Franklin Street. Everyone goes. It's hard not to go out too much, because there is some kind of theme for every day of the week on the bar scene. Sundays are karaoke at He's Not Here, Tuesdays are Country Night at East End or 90's Night at the Lodge. Wednesdays are Trivia night at Top of the Hill. Thursdays everyone goes to R and R, for no particular reason. Fridays are a free-for-all to any bar, and Saturdays are the same way. It's fun, but you have to choose your nights out wisely to stay on top of school work. Frats are always having raves, themed parties, or regular, come as you are parties. Parties are essential to meeting new people and take a study break every once in a while. If you're not into drinking, there's plenty of parties that don't involve alcohol. So they generally involve dancing, socializing, playing games like corn hole. Or if you don't want to go to a party, a lot of people will go to Yopo, a frozen yogurt place, to just hang out and talk. There's the Varsity theater on Franklin which shows a couple of movies for a few bucks. Or you can go out to eat, and make a night out of it. The restaurants on Franklin are perfect for taking a long time to eat while you people watch and hang out with your friends. Late night food is the best. A lot of restaurants stay open until 3 am. Franklin never really gets boring. Off campus there's Southpoint mall, which has everything. It's also a nice place to go to get away for an afternoon. There's also an outdoor Recreation center off campus, which has trails, tennis courts, ropes courses, and disc golf.

The Greek community is very popular. There is always a fraternity or a sorority holding a 5K or a $5 dinner for their philanthropy. Dance Marathon is another big group. These students start promoting their cause months before the Dance Marathon event, and a huge number of students participate. I'm part of Her Campus UNC, an online magazine for women on campus. We talk about relationships, fashion, causes promoted on campus, events, blogs, anything the female student population is interested in. We have writers from different socio-economic backgrounds, hometowns, countries. We try and get a diverse perspective on the publication so we can attract all the women on campus. Dorms are so much fun, and you definitely have to live there as a freshman or sophomore. It's hard not to make some best friends in the dorms, and you end up doing everything together: going out, going to the dining hall, gym, soccer games, Late Night with Roy, Sunset Serenade by the Clef Hangers. A lot of freshmen take the beginning drama class and you have to go to outside plays for it. You and your hall end up taking up 2 rows at the theater because you all have to go for the same class. At 2 am on a Tuesday, I'm out with my friends at Country Night at a bar on Franklin Street. Everyone goes. It's hard not to go out too much, because there is some kind of theme for every day of the week on the bar scene. Sundays are karaoke at He's Not Here, Tuesdays are Country Night at East End or 90's Night at the Lodge. Wednesdays are Trivia night at Top of the Hill. Thursdays everyone goes to R and R, for no particular reason. Fridays are a free-for-all to any bar, and Saturdays are the same way. It's fun, but you have to choose your nights out wisely to stay on top of school work. Fraternities are always having raves, themed parties, or regular, come as you are parties. Parties are essential to meeting new people and take a study break every once in a while. If you're not into drinking, there's plenty of parties that don't involve alcohol. So they generally involve dancing, socializing, playing games like corn hole. Or if you don't want to go to a party, a lot of people will go to Yopo, a frozen yogurt place and just hang out and talk. There's the Varsity theater on Franklin which shows a couple of movies for a few bucks. Or you can go out to eat, and make a night out of it. The restaurants on Franklin are perfect for taking a long time to eat while you people watch and hang out with your friends. Franklin never really gets boring. Off campus there's Southpoint mall, which has everything. It's also a nice place to go to get away for an afternoon. There's also t

The most popular organizations are Greek life, Minority Student Recruitment Committee (MSRC), Dance Marathon, Relay For Life, and Carolina Union Activities Board (CUAB). Greek life includes fraternities and sororities. MSRC works to recruit more minorities to apply and attend UNC. Dance Marathon and Relay For Life are both philanthropic efforts. CUAB hosts many events on campus to cater to students such as concerts, speakers, and comedy shows. I am involved in greek life, MSRC and CUAB. Along with that, I'm a Senior Marshal. Other popular student activities include sport events, especially football and basketball, and going out.

UNC literally has any type of student organization you could possibly think of. There are all types of religious groups (I guarantee you haven't even heard of some of them), intramural and club sports teams, fraternities and sororities, fine arts groups, etc. There literally is a club/activity for everyone. Sports at UNC are a big deal. Because UNC basketball is historically very competitive, students and faculty members get very excited when basketball season rolls around. Football and basketball games are always packed, and other types of sports events are well-attended as well. School spirit is intensely high at UNC. Because the student population is so diverse, I guarantee you will find a social scene that fits your needs. You will have no trouble finding a group of friends to hang out with on weekends, whether you're into partying until the wee hours of the morning or staying in and playing Scrabble.

I am actively involved in two of the biggest on-campus events UNC's Relay for Life and UNC's Dance Marathon. These events are my favorite weekends of the entire school year. The people I have met through these causes and the people I have helped along the way remain close to my heart. The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life helps raise funds to support cancer research, education, advocacy, local programs, and services for cancer patients and their families. All proceeds directly go to those in need and many of the earnings are donated to the N.C. and Duke Hospitals. The money raised for UNC-DM benefits the N.C. Children's Hospital, which is located on campus. I especially enjoy the opportunities I have to visit the kids and interact with them in the pediatric playroom. My work I do at school with Relay for Life and Dance Marathon shapes the philanthropy I do at home and in my community and has left me a more mature, appreciative, and compassionate person. UNC provides countless ways to give back through service and thousands of passionate students participate in worthy causes such as these two.

Sports are a big deal at UNC. Our athletic department is fantastic, so there is always a huge fan base at sporting events, especially basketball, football and soccer games, There are also a ton of intramural sports teams, ranging from lacrosse to underwater hockey. There are more than 500 clubs at UNC for everything under the sun. There are religious organizations, activist groups, student government and so much more. Personally, I am a member of the Marching Tar Heels, so a large percentage of my time is spent either practicing music or playing at a sporting event (and I LOVE every moment of it!). I'm also the Editor in Chief for a campus magazine and am a member of Student Government's Public Relations team. There are so many activities for so many interests--it's impossible not to find something you'd like to get involved with. Greek life is also very prominent here, and there are always plenty of things going on with the frats and sororities. The party scene is also pretty big here, but there are also a ton of things to do that don't involve alcohol or clubbing. At any given moment, there is some sort of theatrical, musical or artistic performance going on, be it professional or student-led (props to being a Liberal Arts University); world-renowned speakers frequent the University for different lectures and mingling events; there are tons of fundraising and community service events to get involved with as well, ranging from the Hope Garden (a sustainable project designed for people to grow their own produce) to Habitat for Humanity to Dance Marathon; there are also free movies shown on campus every weekend.

There are many fundraisers on campus for students to participate in. There are many sorority and fraternity fundraisers, such as pasta dinners, trunk shows, 5k runs and bar nights to raise money for philanthropies. The arts are also popular arts groups on campus including theater, dance, improv, comedy, acting, etc.

Intramurals are very popular. Also, there is never a shortage f interest groups. You could probably find a club here for underwater basket-weaving. There is something for everyone.

Definitely the Campus Y - the center for social justice on campus. It's chalk full of students and organizations that aim to better the world around us by helping the homeless population on Franklin Street to access financial services, raising awareness about human rights, building schools in Uganda, doing relief development work over school breaks, and much more. Plus it's the nation's oldest student movement - it's been 151 years!

Sport, sport, and .... sports.

On Dec. 9th, 2008 in order to break up the stresses of fall semester exam week, UNC students flash raved their Undergraduate Library. Without warning to those that were unaware, hundreds of students packed the library lobby and brought it hardcore for over 8 minutes. Filmed and Edited by: Walker Sigmon

A senior discusses why his best decision freshman year was joining the Campus Y, a service organization on campus.

I didn't go to UNC for my freshman & sophomore years and I did not involve myself too much on campus the 2 years I was there besides class, Interfaith board, and basketball. Greek like is something that is very visually present, but I don't think I interacted with more than 5 people the 2 years I was there who were in frats or sororities, so it's a pretty separate world. Partying is definitely a very common activity at UNC, but there are plays put on by UNC or shows at Cat's Cradle in Carrboro. There are definitely things to do that don't involve drinking, but it is something you have to decide consciously.