The University of Texas at Austin Top Questions

I never lived in a dorm so I don't know much about that. Also, I never joined any organization I had to pay to be in. I always felt like I could make friends without paying to belong to a group where everyone was like me. I met most of my friends and boyfriends in class and through my brother who already attended UT before me. There is so much to do in Austin like going downtown, hanging at the bars on the drag, or going to a coffee shop. There's lots of music to listen to, and good places to eat. There are a lot of opportunities to be social, it's not hard at UT.

I am involved in Women in Medicine, and it is very helpful organization. UT is good place to get involved in things because they have groups for almost every type of person about everything.

There really isnt' one popular club or group on campus. it really depends on your interest. the college councils are very active in the academic experience. Spirit groups are very prevalent on campus. orange jackets and blazers are the official hostesses and hosts of the university. Student government is where all the fake wanna be politicians go. I'm involved with the liberal arts council, a group involved with latin american studies and a volunteer organization. Athletic events are very popular. guest speakers can be popular. the Dali lama came two years ago. I suck at the dating scene but everyone else seems to be paired off. I met my closest friends my first year in the dorms. probably doing last minute homework or absolutely nothing online. A&M hex rally. OU festivites. Running of the Horns 5K. The project. I would say that the people I associate with party often. fraternities and sororities are important to some. But my friends and I grew out of frat parties our second year. Last weekend I went home...but usually I go downtown. Watch movies or play boardgames. I live off campus

Athletic events are a big deal, especially football. The games are fun and the fans are plenty. 2am on a Tuesday and I am probably studying for a test or writing a paper. Close friends are met in the halls you live in. These people you will be eating with and seeing almost every day. Also friends of friends can quickly become part of your own close circle. The OU/TX game is a tradition, along with the Greek Round Up weekend. People party often, there is almost always something going on any given night, with the most exciting and busy nights being Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. There is an active frat/sorority scene, but those we are not part of a house are still in the majority and can find plenty of other things to do. There is a great music scene as well, so going to a concert or even a movie can be an alternative to drinking. The restaurants in Austin are also fun to explore. Off campus there is downtown (6th street), Greenbelt, Lake Travis, South Congress, shopping malls, fitness events, concerts. . . .pretty much anything you want, Austin has.

I do not know too much about ALL the groups/organizations/clubs/teams on campus. I am in a sorority and I know it is very hierarchical. They have the top 6 and some people seem to feel intimidated by this. I personally do not since I transferred from another school. I met my closest friends here at UT by running into them on the drag. I used to go to high school with them and it reignited old friendship flames. If I am awake at 2am on a Tuesday I am either leaving Cain and Ables, or up studying for a wretched test. Last weekend I went to my boyfriend's Cowboys' Formal and on a party barge the next day. I love to go to the Alamo Drafthouse on a Saturday night and get a $5 oreo milkshake if I am not in the mood to drink.

My social life consists mainly of the organizations I am a part of and hanging out with my friends in those organizations. The 2 organizations are Brothers Under Christ a Christian Fraternity and Texas Cowboys, a spirit and service organization.

Awesome selection of bars and clubs all located within walking distance of each other, plus as a student you get free transit with the city buses. Screw using gas money, I'd rather get drunk and have a good time with it. Also Austin offers a wide variety of outdoors activities including hiking, camping, rock climbing, cycling, inner tubing, and lots more. Plus being the live music capitol of the world, there are lots of venues that come into town. Basically, there is something for everyone.

There are lots of opportunities to join clubs and organizations. I would encourage one to get involved. But the most significant activities are football games.

I am involved in Liberal Arts Council and I love it. Keeps me occupied with school and events and recent issues that I want to know about around campus. If I am awake on a Tues, I am usually studying or reading. The frats and soroities are rather important to alot of students. Last weekend, I stayed in studying. Off campus I go downtown to party.

Love the football games and events that do bring everyone together. my sororitoy has beena good source of networking and meeting people