Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Top Questions

There are so many popular student activities that it would be impossible to find something that you don't like. It's an inviting campus and a place where you will find something to connect with. Trust me. I was very scared when I initially went, but the people are very pleasant and it's awesome to be here.

There are plenty of student organizations to join at Georgia Tech. Whether they be fraternities/sororities, academic honor society, or volunteer club. Athletic events aren't the most popular things to do on campus (even if a team is ranked nationally), although many students do enjoy watching the Yellow Jackets play. Most students make social connections through their current or former classmates through group projects and branching out from their friends of friends and so on. Off campus though there is a whole city (literally!) of things to do, it is Atlanta after all; you can hit the club/bar scene, catch a viewing Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Plaza Theater, maybe see a show at The Fox, or chow down at the famous The Varsity.

There are plenty of student organizations to join at Georgia Tech. Whether they be fraternities/sororities, academic honor society, or volunteer club. Athletic events aren't the most popular things to do on campus (even if a team is ranked nationally), although many students do enjoy watching the Yellow Jackets play. Most students make social connections through their current or former classmates through group projects and branching out from their friends of friends and so on. Since the stress levels are Georgia Tech are higher than average, there is quite a bit of binge drinking on the weekends which can lead to some wild nights. Off campus though there is a whole city (literally!) of things to do, it is Atlanta after all; you can hit the club/bar scene, catch a viewing Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Plaza Theater, maybe see a show at The Fox, or chow down at the famous The Varsity.

There are plenty of student organizations to join at Georgia Tech. Whether they be fraternities/sororities, academic honor society, or volunteer club. Athletic events aren't the most popular things to do on campus (even if a team is ranked nationally), although many students do enjoy watching the Yellow Jackets play. Most students make social connections through their current or former classmates through group projects and branching out from their friends of friends and so on. Since the stress levels are Georgia Tech are higher than average, there is quite a bit of binge drinking on the weekends which can lead to some wild but sometimes dangerous self-destructive behavior. Off campus though there is a whole city (literally!) of things to do, it is Atlanta after all; you can hit the club/bar scene, catch a viewing Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Plaza Theater, maybe see a show at The Fox, or chow down at the famous The Varsity.

Tech has a plethora of activities for students of all interests. Some of the most popular activities include the Student Government Association (SGA), in which there are multiple branches and positions which every student could be involved with if they are interested. Another popular activity involves conducting campus tours for prospective students as we love to share our beautiful campus's story with others. Many students also choose to work for housing to promote fun in residences. We also have a lively Greek Community which fosters strong bonds and connections among our students. These are just to name a few. What really defines an activity as popular will be up to an individual student's discretion, and you will be stunned to see the lively collection of students organizations here on campus ranging from business, professional, academics, hands-on, sports, philosophy, to religion.

There's a variety of student groups and activities, but sports and beer are the driving forces behind Tech's social scene. The football team is popular; most people go to the games, but those who don't are usually completely uninterested. A good number of students play intramural sports. Greek life is extremely popular; I don't know that the percentage of Greek students is particularly high, but the influence of fraternities and sororities on campus culture is obvious. People complain about the party scene, but as far as I'm concerned, binge drinking is binge drinking, and there's plenty of that. Whether you're a casual drinker or a total drunk, alcohol should be fairly easy to come by. Marijuana isn't uncommon, but it's not as readily available; other drugs are rare. There are also plenty of people who don't drink or smoke. Most people are content to spend their free time talking with friends or playing video games. Occasional campus events like speakers and festivals provide a break in the routine, but there's not much of an arts culture to speak of. Dating is rare; if anyone is in a relationship, it tends to be with someone at another school. The high proportion of men to women on campus is universally known simply as The Ratio, and it's a frequent topic of conversation. Still, hookups happen all the time, and dating is not impossible.

I'm a rep for the Ivan Allen College Student Advisory Board, which is the bridge between liberal arts students and the administration. We throw events like town halls and the Freshman Social. It's fun and pretty cool. I'm also involved with the National Pan-Hellenic Council, the governing body for traditionally black Greeks. I'm a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. One thing I will say is that the NPHC chapters at Tech are much smaller than you'll find anywhere else. Aside from that my weekends are pretty chill. I usually sleep in late, make pancakes and spend time with my boyfriend. Or a big group of us will explore the city via MARTA and go out to eat. Every year the High Museum has College Night, where you get in for $5 or $10 with a student ID. There's live music and workshops in addition to the exhibits. They have jazz nights every month, but I haven't gotten a chance to go since it's on weeknights. If you are a party person, frat row will keep you busy. If you're a black party person, there are plenty of clubs but you might need a car to get to the good ones. But the AUC (Spelman, Clark & Morehouse) has good parties too and they're MARTA accessible. Bottom line: there are TONS of activities you can get involved with. SGA and Kappa Alpha Psi (the business frat) are two of the more high profile ones. Tech also brings a lot of guest speakers to campus. The Ferst Center always has plays, live performances, etc.

greek life is pretty awesome and involved around campus and really active

Plenty of activities but most are kinda stupid/too fake.

The number one social org. is Frats. and Sororities. We have a million of them. I am involved with Amnesty International, a group working towards human rights for ALL. Most students don't leave their dorm doors open, or even unlocked. Theft seems to be a major problem in the dorms. Athletic events are definitely among the most popular on campus. Guest speakers and theater are both popular, but not as much as athletic events. I met my closest friends randomly on campus, through other friends that I made at FASET... the freshman orientation program. If you're awake that late on Tuesday you are, in order of likelihood: 1. Studying 2. Drinking/Partying 3. Playing computer games/XBOX/Wii/Music in your room 4. Strung out from studying so much. Partying: VERY popular at Tech. Frats are always partying... always. It is an outlet for stress for a lot of the student population. If you don't party, there are plenty, plenty, plenty of other friends who don't. Go to a movie, go shopping and to dinner, go to the park... there's lots. Last weekend... I laid by my apartment's pool and drank some beers... AFTER studying.