Arizona State University-Tempe Top Questions

Check out the unusual student organizations, like the sustainability groups, the human rights activists, the feminists (they're actually quite friendly), the queer/straight ally sorority, the queer fraternity, the Jewish fraternities, the community service sorority, the minority (Hispanic, Black) sororities and fraternities, the odd lectures, plays on-campus, festivals, events held by student organizations, especially the ones with a cause.

There are tons of great groups and organizations on campus. Many people participate in athletics, religious clubs, social organizations and sororities or fraternities.

There are over 300 clubs/organizations on campus, trust me, you'll find something. As for night life, if you don't have one, you'll get one. Just be yourself and have fun but be careful.

I lived in an outside dorm (ocotillo) so most people kept their doors closed. In other doors they were open especially during the first couple of weeks but, as the year progressed people didn't need to leave their doors open because they had already made friends. The football and basketball games are the most popular. Baseball and softball are popular in the spring. Many guest speakers frequent ASU but, I don't know how appealing they are to the student body. This year the favorite guess speaker was probably Obama. The dating scene is mixed a lot of people prefer to be single in the begining of the first semester and the end of second semester. People are more inclined to be commited in the time inbetween because they realized they would rather get some on a consist basis instead of hoping they'll find somebody at a random party that weekend. If I'm awake at 2am I am most likely lying in my bed not sleeping because I have too much shit on my mind or a lot of school work/tests in the near future. The traditions our school celebrates are Homecoming, spring break trips in Mexico, salt river trips, the undie run, pats run, etc. People party every day of the week except for sunday, usually. The most popular nights are thurs. through saturday but any night of the week is game. Its easier to party when your older because you can get into bars but when your under 21 you usually have to look for a party of get a fake ID. Frats and Sororities are somewhat important but, there usually considered a joke here because they don't hold the same standards as other frats in other places. People usually think differently about people that are in those organizations but they don't hold the kind of weight like they do on the south of east coast. Last weekend I floated down the river with a lot of people. I havent done much on a sat night that doesnt involve drinking but you can make it a personal choice not to drink if you want. Off campus I go out to eat, shop, and travel etc.

I am currently a member of a sorority and it is everything I could have asked for and more. It keeps me involved with the school and gives me a chance to meet tons of people! Greek life is HUGE on the tempe campus! When I was living in the dorms my entire floor became close in the begining and throughout the year everyone lef their doors open. But DO NOT DATE ANYONE ON YOUR FLOOR!!!!!! =) My RA warned all of us in the begining and no one listened and we earned our lesson! Ha You will start to be up at 2am throughout the week, your sleep schedule will be so off and first semester you will party way to much, just be careful with going to class. A lot of people think they do not need to go, but it shows when your grades come! The football games were some of the best times I had on campus, but also the other games such as baseball and basketball are fun too! (the season pass is definitly worth it!)

The social life is amazing at Arizona State. There is so much to do in the city and there are a lot of single human beings. I love Tempe, it's an awesome place to be socially, especially since it's centered around the college atmosphere, but there are parts of Tempe that cater to other crowds. Phoenix is a diverse and large city, there's something for everyone.

I've only really been involved in AIAA and a bit in SHPE (Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers). There are a lot of great groups on campus for everyone. Fraternities have their niche market. The dorms have updated security to help prevent thefts. Athletic events are very popular. I met my closest friends in class. We became close when joking around in homework groups. You can only think about engineering for so long before getting a little "crazy". If you're awake on a Tuesday at 2am you're probably drinking after a big exam. It's an engineering tradition.

Athletic events are fairly popular- I've been unable to distinguish if the popularity is among students or the community. Students in doors would be wise NOT to leave their doors open- several women were attacked in their dorms and nearby apartments this year.

I am not involved with any groups or organizations at ASU.

There are tones of activities that can get you active with ASU. I would recommend that any freshmen’s that are coming to ASU stay in the dorms. I loved it! Everyone was so friendly and I met so many new people, there was always someone to study with or go out to lunch with. Also, there were always people at the fields playing volleyball or baseball and the pool is always packed.