Abhinay Reddy
Most popular student groups are International student organization and being an Indian my Indian student organization.
Sarah
CMU really lacks in tradition. The phrase "fire up chips" is our biggest 'tradition'. There really isn't much to do up here so I joined a club and I went greek. I would say that greek life is the most popular activity here, next to drinking that is. If you don't drink there really isn't anything to do besides go out for dinner.
Dami
A lot of students end up in sororities and fraternities. Halls usually have activities to help you meet and get to know your neighbors. There are also quite a few opportunities to volunteer.
Danny
Greek Life on campus will get you a reputation (but it's up to you to make sure that reputation is a good one!). The Greeks tend to be the more well-known students on campus, though there are exceptions here and there. I was involved in the Delta Chi fraternity which has a great reputation in the Greek community. Also, as I got older, I got involved in Public Relations Student Society of America (a MUST for PR majors!) which was a very professional organization to prepare you for post-grad life. Overall, two great RSOs to be involved in.
Brian
There are a lot of student RSO's at CMU. The greek system is decent, but is not supported by the school at all. The dorms can be hit and miss, some of them are really open and lively while others are really quiet and closed off. There's a big volunteer program, and alternative breaks seem to be a big hit with students.
Brian
There are a lot of student RSO's at CMU. The greek system is decent, but is not supported by the school at all. The dorms can be hit and miss, some of them are really open and lively while others are really quiet and closed off. There's a big volunteer program, and alternative breaks seem to be a big hit with students.
Kelly
The most popular groups on campus I would say are sororities and fraternities. You see their letters everyday on the bags and shirts of students walking to and from class. I think the football team and the cheer team are also popular teams on campus. I am involved in a sorority -- Delta Zeta. We are a sisterhood that raises money for the speech and hearing impaired. This is how I met some of my closest friends here too. In the dorms, a lot of students leave their doors open depending on the building that they live in. I think as the year goes on, more people tend to shut their doors. Athletic events are very popular at CMU. Majority of campus goes to all of the football games in the fall, but I don't think as many people go to the basketball games and I don't know why. Intramural sports and club teams are a very popular thing here. Rugby is a big thing here and so are the intramural volleyball games.
Courtney
I am involved in the greek life through my sorority. This gives me many opportunities to volunteer all over campus. I have helped out with the Stop out stigma walk, our annual crown classic run, and sibs weekend each year. There are so many things to do at Central without drinking. There are many bowling alleys and movie rentals and dinner places and the cinema. I love going to the animal shelter and walking the dogs or going to the nursing home and visiting with elders. I think there are so many different ways someone can have a good time without drinking at central!
Julie
I'm involved in Tri-Sigma. The greek life is a very positive atmosphere here, and it's a great way to get involved on Campus. Not many people get involved with guest speakers or other events on campus unless it's a famous singer or band. People party a lot, and unlike most stereotypes, I'd say Greeks aren't the major source. Apartments and off-campus partying is huge. Not much to do on a Saturday night that doesn't involve drinking -- movies (SUPER expensive), tv, maybe a guest speaker, go home, or entertain yourself/