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Athletics, greek life, a capella groups and clubs pretty much make up most students extracurricular activities. About 30{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of students are greek, most people are only heavily involved in greek life their sophomore year when they live in a house and then they attend less events as upperclassmen.

The Greek system is probably the most popular student activity. There are over 40 fraternities and 12 sororities. It's a very tight-knit community. As far as sports/athletic groups go, Cornell Hockey and Lacrosse are pretty huge (our Wrestling team is excellent as well).

Again, definitely depends on what scene you are seeking out. The Greek scene definitely has large presence, if you are the one looking to party a lot.

It's really hard to point out the most popular student activities/groups. The great thing about Cornell is that there are hundreds of clubs you can participate in, so the activities students can enjoy is fairly abundant if they are willing to spend some time figuring out which clubs are good fit for them.

There are so many student organizations on campus that there isn't one that stands out in particular. If you cannot find a club that matches your personal interests, it is easy to create your own.

There are so many activities and groups available and active on campus, it's impossible to say which are the most popular. Greek life is pretty big here, and the party scene happens every weekend, with many people going out to party at frats. It can be fun if you have the time and are interested in greek life. However, t's also extremely easy to avoid the party scene, and it's not all-consuming or loud. I'm involved with Phi Sigma Pi, a co-ed, co-disciplinary Honor Fraternity that is not affiliated with the greek system. It allows me to find so many opportunities to network, develop friendships, and cultivate leadership, all without the social pressure of partying. I met my closest friends in the dorm. Your hall mates really do become your family, and in the beginning of the year, most people do leave their doors open in the residence halls. It's so easy to meet people freshman year, and that's when a lot of people find their best friends. If I'm looking to have a good time, it's easy to do so without partying; my friends and I love to go out to dinner or to a cafe in Collegetown or on the Commons, see a movie, go to a concert, anything. I'm never, ever bored here, and I'm not a big partier. The bus system is amazing here, and you can go absolutely anywhere in the area for just $1.50 (and it's free nights and weekends!). The dating scene here is relaxed and low-key. The majority of people here are not in relationships, but there are many who are (I am). I like Cornell relationships because they're generally founded on some very core values. I mean, think about it: you have about 6,000 undergrads in your gender of choice from around the country and around the world, all here to meet new people and study what they're passionate about. There are a lot of engaging, intelligent, and interesting people here. If you're looking to find love, the campus is so large, and you'll meet so many people, it's hard not to have a crush on someone your first year here. You'll meet all kinds of folks, and there's not a pressure to have a serious relationship or anything; just an emphasis on meeting new people and learning new things. It's a lot of fun, and one of the most exciting parts of campus. Even if you're single and not looking for anything, you'll generally make new friendships each year; and platonic or not, it's exciting to meet people!

There are so many activities and groups available and active on campus, it's impossible to say which are the most popular. Greek life is pretty big here, and the party scene happens every weekend, with many people going out to party at frats. It can be fun if you have the time and are interested in greek life. However, t's also extremely easy to avoid the party scene, and it's not all-consuming or loud. I'm involved with Phi Sigma Pi, a co-ed, co-disciplinary Honor Fraternity that is not affiliated with the greek system. It allows me to find so many opportunities to network, develop friendships, and cultivate leadership, all without the social pressure of partying. I met my closest friends in the dorm. Your hall mates really do become your family, and in the beginning of the year, most people do leave their doors open in the residence halls. It's so easy to meet people freshman year, and that's when a lot of people find their best friends. If I'm looking to have a good time, it's easy to do so without partying; my friends and I love to go out to dinner or to a cafe in Collegetown or on the Commons, see a movie, go to a concert, anything. I'm never, ever bored here, and I'm not a big partier. The bus system is amazing here, and you can go absolutely anywhere in the area for just $1.50 (and it's free nights and weekends!). The dating scene here is relaxed and low-key. The majority of people here are not in relationships, but there are many who are (I am). I like Cornell relationships because they're generally founded on some very core values. I mean, think about it: you have about 6,000 undergrads in your gender of choice from around the country and around the world, all here to meet new people and study what they're passionate about. There are a lot of engaging, intelligent, and interesting people here. If you're looking to find love, the campus is so large, and you'll meet so many people, it's hard not to have a crush on someone your first year here. You'll meet all kinds of folks, and there's not a pressure to have a serious relationship or anything; just an emphasis on meeting new people and learning new things. It's a lot of fun, and one of the most exciting parts of campus. Even if you're single and not looking for anything, you'll generally make new friendships each year; and platonic or not, it's exciting to meet people!

As mentioned before, the Greek community at Cornell is huge. I myself am involved in a co-ed fraternity (not social) that emphasizes community service. Dorm life during the first year is definitely exciting, as all freshmen live on the north part of campus. I am happy to say that almost all of my close friends at Cornell were ones whom I made my freshman year. As an upperclassman the party scene moves to Collegetown, where there apartment and house parties pretty much every night. For those who don't like drinking, sometimes I just like to stay in on a Saturday night and watch a movie.

Cornell is a big university, so there are many popular activities and groups depending on what you are interested. If you are interested in the social scene, there are many fraternities and sororities. There are also professional groups, sports clubs, or even ddr clubs.