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Campus groups are very large at Northeastern. There is everything from environmental groups, to dance groups, to religious groups, to political groups, to frats and sororities. Greek like is definitely NOT big at our school. There are always activities going on around campus, free bbqs, cooking demos, comedians, concerts, lectures, etc. I don’t think enough students take advantage of the many things offered. I have enjoyed going to free yoga and meditation which takes place during finals week every semester. Partying is pretty big a our school. Apartment parties and the bar scene are very popular. Once you’re 21, there is WAY more to do in Boston. Many students live off campus. I have lived off campus since sophomore year because the on campus thing wasn’t my scene. You have to be more independent, pay bills, and be responsible.. it takes a bit more work at first, but I like the independence far more than living in the on campus dorms, paying too much money, and sharing a room with someone… Hockey is our biggest sport by far. If drinking isn’t your scene, there are always other things going on like concerts, shows, etc...

finance and investment club is very popular for finance majors. there are all kinds of groups and clubs. lots of stuff to do off campus. there are house parties and lots of bars to go to on the weekends.

Student life is fairly typical of any large school. While there are distinct social groups (you have your bro's, "nerds", fraternity/sorority, SGA, etc), these groups mix seamlessly in a way that is unique to Northeastern. I myself am in a Fraternity, however I have met some of my closest friends (and current roommates) through other organizations, mainly Student Government and the College Republicans. Regardless of other factors, Northeastern students tend to be extremely involved on campus. There are organizations for virtually any hobby, interest, or any other point of commonality really. Also if a student does not find something they like, the Student Activities office makes it very easy to create a group and gather interest. The student life here is awesome, and the mixing between different student and social groups at Northeastern and is an experience that would be hard to duplicate at other schools.

Fraternity and sororities are not that big here but they are available. To clarify there's probably a few fraternity houses (all like 10 min off campus) and no sorority houses (they are not allowed in Boston oddly). There is a party scene there but the frats/soroties tend to be very active in community stuff. As you may know we got rid of our football team...yay...there was really no point since there isn't a field on campus I don't think many people went to the games. We do however go to a ton of hockey and basketball games, especially in the earlier years of attendance. The dorms are a great place to live. i would say I met everyone in college either 1.At orientation, 2.from my freshman dorm/dorms of others and 3. from my major. Once you turn 21 there's a nice little bar scene on campus and evryone goes to the nearby bars at fenway and in the Boyleston area.

Northeastern has about 280 clubs on campus; that means a LOT of variety. The biggest would have to the Resident Student Association or Student Government Association, but if you were to count it as a whole, Fraternity and Sorority Life would probably be the largest, with bout 11{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of students involved. There are no fraternity or sorority houses, so the parties aren't quite what you'd experience at a big southern school, but there definitely enough of them where you can find them with ease. There are a couple bars on campus that are very popular once students are of age (and often times a couple years before then), but Northeastern doesn't want to gain the rep of a party school, so there are constantly non-drinking events going on on-campus as well. The hockey and basketball games are popular, as we don't have a football team (but trust me, they weren't worth going to when they were here!). But the really beauty of Northeastern is its location in Boston. No matter what you are interested in, you can find a place to do it in Boston. Shopping, bars, clubs, comedy shows, concerts, major sports games, there is absolutely nothing you can't find.

Sororities and fraternities are available on campus and are fun to get involved in if you are interested. However, it is not a thing of utmost importance on campus. Most students are not involved and it is more of a minority than majority that are involved. Sports are a huge part of Northeastern. Athletic events are promoted on campus and students are encouraged to attend. Students definitely leave their doors open in the dorm, especially at the freshman/sophomore level. It is an easy way to get to know your neighbors and everyone is really open to the idea of doing so for the most part. The social scene at Northeastern is amazing! There is an active nightlife in Boston that we are all able to become a part of. Once you are 21, there are tons of options of bars and clubs to go to which is great. In addition, there are always activities happening on campus for those not interested in going out such as guest speakers (comedians, etc) and Northeastern takes pride in this! People definitely like to party on the weekends but during the week it is usually rare as students do take pride in their academics and have the motivation to go to class each day.

Athletics are not big at Northeastern. You will see the highest attendence at hockey and basketball games against rivals such as BU, BC or Harvard. Students are very active in campus activities. Community service organizations and student leadership groups are among the largest.

If there was one thing I would recommend to an incoming freshman at Northeastern, it would be to GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS. It's easy at a large school in a city to get lost in the masses and wonder if you're going to college or just another citizen of the city. I experienced this my freshman year, but thankfully found a niche amongst people in my dorm. That niche; however, multiplied when I became more involved on campus my third year. I became an RA and joined the student group Social Change through Peace Games. Peace Games is a national organization that teaches students (from K-8) about various issues and how to deal with them in a positive way and become better peacemakers. This is usually done by playing a relevant game. The student group on campus has grown immensely since it's inception several years ago and is the largest service student group on campus. It's basically a bunch of friendly and sassy folk on campus who smile way too much and want to make a huge difference in the world! As far as social life, it's Boston so expect something to do every night of the week. You are pretty confined to campus parties (whether at NU or other colleges in the area) until you turn 21 but it's all part of the college experience.

Broomball is a popular intramural sport played at Northeastern University.

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