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There are many popular activities that are popular within the NYU community. For starters, the political activist groups are strong willed and carry many members. There are many music oriented activities that are popular. Most students enjoy the NYC nightlife as any New Yorker would. Most students are friendly within the dorms, depending on which dorm you're in. I had good experiences with my roommates and we were always sharing and leaving our door open for others. It was a very amicable atmosphere. Many students here are in relationships and enjoy the city together. You usually meet people as well as your closest friends in classes and in similar interest groups.

Fraternities and Sororities are very popular on campus. There are clubs for just about any interest that are all student run and there are student government opportunities throughout campus. The dating scene is not good at NYU. On weekends you will most likely find yourself at an apartment party or out at a bar. There are tons of things to explore around the city and New York truly becomes your campus. Athletics are not popular here and in fact many people make fun of them.

1. Dorms: I've met some of my closest friends through dorming. I think this was the best way to meet people. I mean, what better way to meet people than where you live? It provided a set social scene that was always available to you, since you're already in it. 2. Clubs: Religious, LGBT, sports, food, Greeks... I'm in a Christian fellowship, a co-ed fraternity, and I've been part of other clubs over the years. They provide good communities to make friends with. You've already found one big thing in common, if you're in the same club, after all. 3. Dating: Hm... you'll definitely meet tons of people, but I'd say the dating scene can be a challenge in the city. A social life in the city and at NYU is however YOU make it. Since you're in a school that's in a city, with no real campus, you must be active in order to have a social life. You must be pro-active. Otherwise, the city can be a really lonely place. Otherwise, the opportunities are endless.

Because NYU is so big and diverse, I don't think there are the "most popular" groups or clubs on campus. There are a myriad of different clubs and interests that all different types of students join. One of the larger groups on campus is greek life, and while greek life seems to be getting more popular each year, it still remains a very small percentage of the student body at NYU. One of the great htings about NYU students however, is that no matter which club or organization they are part of, NYU students are extremely active. They are the type of students who truly fight for what they believe in, and I love that they are such activists. My roomate and I actually met because we were both part of a club that went around delivering food to and volunteering at various soup kitchens throughout NYC. At NYU, there are so many ways to meet people, and that's true of the dating scene as well. There is so much to do at NYU that you are constantly meeting new people all the time. Whether it's through clubs, classes, or going out into the nightlife of NYC, I can confidently say that I meet at least 4 or 5 new people every single week/weekend, whether they are romantic interests or just new acquaintances. NYU is extremely social, and there are always events going on or things to do. On weekends, students either hang out their friend's dorms or apartments, go out to restaurants in the city, talk a walk through the west village or up by Central Park, or go out to the many clubs and bars in the surrounding area. Last weekend I went to an apartment warming party and out dancing with my friends on Thursday, a concert at Madison Square Garden on Friday, an art fundraiser at the Tribeca Grand Hotel on Saturday, and then to a sports bar on Sunday to watch football. When basketball season starts, my friends and I always go to Knicks games, and we also take advantage of the art exhibits at the museums throughout the city (my favorite being the impressionist exhibit at the Met). There is literally never a night where you are bored because there is nothing to do. That's what I love about NYU, you have New York City at your disposal!

Some people really enjoy intramural sports, some people are involved in Greek life, but a small minority, there is a very active student life center where there are many options for clubs. I was involved in the organization Health Leads where I volunteered at Bellevue Hospital connecting patients to New York public services such as Food Stamps and public housing. Students in dorms sometimes keep their doors open -- some dorms are better known for being more social dorms and some are better known for being a little bit more closed off. For example, Hayden, a freshman dorm, is known for being very social, whereas 3rd North, because it is apartment style where everyone has a kitchen and living room and many poeple share, is a bit more isolated. Athletic events are not very popular on campus. There are many reknowned guest speakers who visit NYU -- I have attended many talks and concerts over the years. I met my closest friends through my dorm. The dating scene can be hard because when you go out at night you are not guaranteed to see any other NYU students. But you have all of New York at your disposal. One year tradition is strawberry fest, where they set up a huge strawberry shortcake on one of the main streets of the campus and have all sorts of activities and food.

Sports teams are not a thing here. There isn't really a sense of community. It's all over the place.

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The IC is the most active group

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