University of South Florida-Main Campus Top Questions

I live off campus so I really don't do much on campus other than class and lectures, but it seems as if USF provides a wide array of activities for its on-campus students.

The football team is the most popular team on campus. Athletic events are extremely popular. I meet my closest friend through Alpha Kappa Psi. If am awake at 2am on a Tuesday, I am studying or hanging out with friends. Homecoming is a traditional event. Faternities and sororities plays a major role student life. Last weekend i went out with friends.

USF usually has a lot of different events going on from different venues. I don't too much pay attention; I'm not that big on the social scene. I know a lot of students here like to party and club on the weekends.

The most popular sporting events on campus are the football games and the Men's basketball games. These are both high-energy events. Students get very involved with the teams. I'm involved with the student government on campus. This is a great opportunity to provide feedback about issues on campus. It's also a wonderful way to stay informed. You meet your closest friends at USF by getting involved in activities that interest you. You'll also grow close to the students that are in the same major as you. You run into a lot of people over and over again, despite the size of the campus. A lot of students also hold part-time jobs while going to school, so working while in school is very feesible. It's also a great way to meet people. If I'm awake at 2AM on a Tuesday night, I'm either hanging out with other students, or trying to finish up a project. A lot of times students work together to complete assignments. The library has late hours, so there is always a quiet place to study. We just celebrated Valentine's Day at USF. Several of the sororities and fraternites handed out goodies. There were lots of groups on campus selling flowers to support their funding. SGA also provided live entertainment near one of the buildings on campus to celebrate the holiday. Campus itself is relatively quiet most nights, but there are always off-campus activities to attend. There are a lot of clubs and bars near USF specifically for the student crowd. All of these are close to campus, and there is a shuttle-service provided if you're planning on having a really fun time. Greek Life is a large part of the campus atmosphere. There is Greek housing right on campus, and they have a lot of activities to get involved with. It's never to late to rush. The groups are welcoming and friendly. They also demonstrate a lot of school spirit. The Florida State Fair is in town right now. It is attacting a lot of attention from the community. It is a huge event that takes place only a few miles from campus. The fair lasts two whole weeks, and since the weather is so nice, a lot of people attend this event. There is a mall across the street from campus. So if you're looking to have a low-key weekend you can go shopping or see a movie. There are also a lot of restaurants right down the street to go to. Most of them are casual dining, so bring your friends! Tampa has a great art scene. There are several museums in the area. There are always concerts and shows taking place.