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I do not think there are any activities or groups that are more popular than the other. As I stated earlier, Ball State is a very diverse community with students who have different interests and hobbies. Ball State has many opportunities for any interest or hobby across the spectrum, and I think we are very lucky to have that many opportunities.

The student voluntary services

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As I mentioned before, there are hundreds of student organizations on campus, and if you don't find one you like, you can create one yourself. The most popular organizations tend to be the intramural sports, greek, and religious organizations. The most popular student group and activity on campus is the Ball State Dance Marathon. Each year, students raise money for Riley's Children's Hospital by soliciting pledges and creating teams for a 24 hour dance marathon. Last year, BSDM made headlines for providing one of the hospitals largest donations of the year. Another popular activity is Friday Night Filmworks, where students can view movies that are no longer in theaters but have not been released on DVD on the big screen in Pruis. Every Saturday nights students get free entertainment, food, and prizes at Late Night, and in April of every year, Late Night brings a carnival to campus for students to enjoy for free. Emens also provides many top notch plays, concerts, and speakers at discounted or free prices for students. Once a year, David Letterman, an alumnus and benefactor for the university, visits campus and brings a well-known guest with him to discuss communication-related topics. Last year, he brought Oprah Winfrey to campus. This only scratches the surface. If you would like to know more, please ask.

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I would say Intramural sports and Student Voluntary Services are two of the most popular student activities/groups. Students at BSU seem to be very active!

There are many fraternities and sororities to join on campus. As well as other groups and organizations. They range from small groups of 10 or 15 people to a couple hundred people. And they are as diverse as student government to a Quiditch team.

Two groups that I hear a lot about are the LGTB and International groups. I am personally involved in Hall Council, and I love it. We organize hall events and have guest speakers. The people leave their doors open. My first week, the girls across from me brought food and we sat and chatted. People can be really friendly.

The most popular student group is probably the Greek life on campus. I'm not involved in a sorority though. When I came to Ball State I didn't know anyone. I was one of three people from my area that came to Ball State. I immediately signed up for marching band because band was something I have always been involved with. This is where I met most of my friends. The Ball State marching band is a tightly knit family. I was involved in the Pride of Mid-America Marching Band for two years, and I owe my friendships to this organization. I met my current roommate through band. I have lived in Elliott Hall for two years now, and I will be living there again next year. It's the smallest residence hall on campus, so everyone knows everyone in that building. Everyone leaves their doors open...Elliott Hall is also one big family. I know that residence halls like Park and Kinghorn don't typically have residents who leave their doors open. Anywhere else, students living on campus are eager to meet new people. Depending on how well our athletic teams are doing, there is either a huge crowd at games or virtually no one. However, Ball State has some spectacular guest speakers come in (David Letterman, Rachel Maddow, Lisa Ling, etc.) and we also have great plays/musicals put on at Emen's Auditorium. Parties go on every weekend, but you don't have to go out drinking to have a fun time! I would suggest going to Late Nite like the rest of Ball State, but I'm not going to lie. Late Nite is the on-campus party held every weekend. It always has a different theme. There are normally inflatable things to play on, a movie playing, and karaoke. They also get a dj. However, most people will just go for the free food and leave. I tend to hang out with my friends on the weekends. We will go out to eat, or even make dinner or bake something together. Muncie has two theaters and a great mall which are always options for entertainment as well. Residence halls typically have board games readily available to check out. My friends and I regularly make trips to Walmart or Target. We also go to Friday Night Filmworks on campus (where they put on a not-yet released movie for FREE). If there is an interesting speaker or play on campus, we will go see that.

Greek life, intermerals, going to the gym, joining clubs-- get involve!