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It's really friendly atmosphere-dorm room doors are left open and everyone visits each other. Groups and organizations and Greek life are all really important and are helpful not only socially but also wth networking. I love being a part of Greek life on campus-I feel more involved and some of my closest friends are from my sorority and other fraternities.

I guess that sports teams and the greek are the most popular. I just joined Sigma Kappa, and so far it is great. We have our annual philanthropy and also many other fundraisers during the year. Sigma Kappa also does a lot of charity work with other greek sororities and other groups on campus. On campus there a so many groups that anyone could find something they would enjoy. On the first day of the year all the groups were recruiting freshman on college green, so there is a very easy way to find a group to belong in. Hall councils put on many events that don't involve drinking like movie nights and sem-formal dances. I'm never awake at 2am on Tuesday, I need my sleep. I met my closest friends in my dorm, the first quarter we left our doors open. Social life is very nice her at OU.

A lot of people are in Campus Crusade. I'm a member of Sigma Kappa sorority, and I think it was the best decision I ever made. Greek life has a horrible rep that it doesn't deserve.

they need more dance clubs but the music scene is good

everyone here is very friendly and there are always people around and things to do.

FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, STUDENT SENATE. IF YOU WANT TO GET INVOLVED THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT WAYS TO DO SO

always stuff to do at True House where I live

Sororities and fraternities are popular on campus. I am involved in a fraternity called Alpha Phi Omega, which is a national co-ed community service fraternity. It is a GREAT organization to become involved with. If I were to be awake at 2am on a Tuesday, it would most likely be because I was just chatting with friends, watching TV, etc. In regards to events, OU is known for its annual Halloween party. In the springtime, OU has a "fest" almost every weekend, consisting of parties thrown on various streets off campus. The university also sponsors Dad's, Mom's, and Sib's weekends. Although fraternities and sororities are popular on campus, they really do not determine social standing whatsoever. Frankly, I believe many students who aren't involved in these social groups look down upon those who are. If you wanted to spend a Saturday night without alcohol, you could easily find something fun to do. There have been plenty of Saturdays where I've felt like I needed to "stay in." Usually my friends and I will order food and watch a movie and basically pig out and relax. Athens, the city in which OU resides, is a small town, but there are several things to do off campus. For example, there are two cinemas that play popular movies. In the summertime, OU students can use the Athens community swimming pool for free. There are also several major food chains and restaurants in the area.

Students definitely leave their doors open in the residence halls. Athletic events are great and pretty popular. There's definitely an awesome energy at the events. They also have wonderful theater events, concerts, and guest speakers. I met my closest friends through my job as a resident assistant. Off campus, there are some great restaurants (and many more coming everyday), some shopping areas, a bike path to get some exercise, and two great movie theaters.

Since OU is kind-of in the middle-of-nowhere, the school and businesses associated with the school (I think) try to put on activities. There are game nights, midnight movies, and laughter after dark for free on the weekends. There has lately been a series of interesting debates going on (like Heads vs. Feds). Guest speakers/lecturers (Coach Boon and Political candidates families), concerts and productions (like Hairspray and Rent) have also come to campus.