University of Washington-Seattle Campus Top Questions

I participate in volleyball and softball. I like it. Our facilities are very nice and people here enjoy to play sports.

Lots of guest speakers, art. Dating scene is complicated, men are not so aggressive. Partying happens among fraternities and sororities. The Ave. has become violent, dangerous and not a safe place.

A decent amount of parties, and lots of "cool" cafes to hang out and talk big.

I lived in the dorms freshman year. It was one of the best experiences i have ever had, but i got lucky. Many people end up hating their roommates. And the dorms can get really over-crowded. I went Greek because I wanted the opportunity to be a part of a smaller community that is always doing things and giving back. It has also been an amazing opportunity. There are always events on cmapus too. Free movies, free guest speakers (the Dalai Lama came recently), sporting events are VERY popular, there are all sorts of plays and movies in nearby theaters. If you think you have nothing to do, you're just being lazy. It's easy to find things. There are a lot of parties. Both in the Greek community and at houses in U District. And I have never felt unsafe at any of them.

I am involved with the group Foundation for International Understanding for Students. It is a non-profit organization that helps incoming international students find their way around and adjust to life in the United States. It's an amazing experience and I've made a lot of friends from all over the world.

People tend to stick to their group of friends and a lot of people who go Greek don't really leave the Greek scene.

The diversity at UW means that you can find any kind of organization you want. We have everything from the arch conservative religious fringe groups to the amateur pornographers club. And we all coexist pretty peacefully. Situated in a lively university district and right next to the bustling heart of Seattle, there's always a gallimaufry of activities suited to any chemical alterations you may have made to your brain.

The Residence Halls have a leadership/involvement program called RHSA which is a system set up so the voices of those living in the halls can be heard. It also provides programs for residents to make them feel less out of place living in the halls. It depends on where you live but most people will wander from room to room to talk to people. However, there are also floor and hall programs to get to know your neighbors. Staying up late is part of the deal. I am usually up till around 1 am doing homework because i am so busy during the day but that comes with time management. Partying is not that common and can be avoided if you want to. Of course there are those groups that do, but it is not as much of a college must as the movies make it out to be.

Washington has just as many activities and groups as you can imagine. Students can go to the gym, hang out in lounges, go to the waterfront, or even catch a bus to downtown Seattle. If you are a partier there allways seems to be something offered, but for those who arn't big into that there are lots of things to do instead.

There is a big greek system here, so if you're interested in that, you'll be right at home. If you're on the other end of the spectrum and want to avoid everything to do with frats/sororities, yep that's easy to do too. Want to go skydiving? You'll find a group of people to go with you. Or swing dancing? Yep, there's a club on campus too. Any activity that you want to do, someone has probably rounded up a few people that want to do that too. Want to have a slip and slide club? Well we don't have that but it's easy enough to start a registered student organization (RSO). Athletic events are popular, football games in the fall cause a flurry of purple and white painted faces headed towards a crowded Husky Stadium. If football isn't your thing, not to worry you can avoid it entirely if you want by finding tons of other things to do on your Saturdays around the Seattle area, such as jumping off an unfinished part of an overpass into Lake Washington, or check out the night life downtown. People party (a lot) in the frats, and there are lots of parties to be found on the weekends. Although, you will find studious students living in the dorms too, although some floors are notorious for being "party" floors.