University of Nebraska-Lincoln Top Questions

Intramural sports are huge on campus. Aside from the rec, we have 2 outdoor turf playing fields for anyone to use. It seems like traditions and events have taken a back seat to academics recently, but thats okay I guess. UNL is pretty much a party school. At any time you can find a party. (beware of the Lincoln Police!) Frats and sororities are pretty much worshiped here. There are people who wont talk to you if youre not wearing the right (or any) greek letters, which is very cliqueish. Its almost like high school again in the greek system, so I recommend staying out of it. You can have as much fun if youre not in the greek system. Its a waste of time and money. The music scene in Lincoln leaves something to be desired, especially when compared to Omaha.

There is always something to do; from athletes to watch from other social gatherings on campus that don't involve alcohol.

I'm in a sorority so there are definitely a lot of opportunities to meet people and hang out. Greek life can be big here but there is no big line separating those who are Greek and those who chose not to be.

Sororities and Fraternities are big, but you can get by without joining one if you really don't want to. However, if you're interested, it is a great opportunity to meet people, it looks great on your resume, and UNL loves its Greek system. The football team, obviously, is the most popular team on campus, but our volleyball team has quite the following, not to mention our baseball team, basketball team, bowling team...etc. UNL provides excellent lecturers throughout the year. It seems every week there is someone of note who is speaking somewhere on campus. Students are very friendly and often leave their dorm doors open. I met my closest friends through the speech team. I'd recommend to any student going to UNL to join SOME organization. Get involved! It's the best way to meet people and feel important. Some students from small towns are overwhelmed by UNL, and spend their first year sequestered in their dorm room. That is not the way to do things! Get involved and you will feel like you belong! The bar scene is kind of crazy, though there are not many clubs. People party a lot.

Take, for instance, a dozen starved wolves. Chain the wolves in the middle of a large room and surround them (out of reach by the chains) with juicy cuts of meat, females in heat, and every other tempting offer a wolf would want. Make them sit in the middle for 18 years. Now break the chains. This is what the social scene can often be at the UNL. A bunch of unrestricted, uneducated young adults (by age, not merit) floundering through the next 4-6 years of their lives. Stay focused, you're paying for college to expand your mind, not your list of embarrassing stories or blacked-out Saturday nights......... Football is sort of important, too. We sold 80,000 seats to a practice in April!

football is by far the most popular sporting event to go to. I kow alot of people drink on the weekends but there are alot of other activities out there that you can participate in and you don't have to drink. i'm around sports all the time so all i hear about is sports related things but i'm sure if you talked to a theater major that they are plays and things that are playing that you could attend. I heard of some but i don't have a huge interest in plays so i tend to not look for things like that.

Greek life if huge! Athletics is massive. The support for the football team (and volleyball, baseball and basketball in particular) in unbelievable. Just last week completely sold out for only a spring game!! An amazing environment to experience and be a part of. I have met some crazy husker fans - and i love it! The support for the volleyball team makes it my favourite sporting event to attend. Great for womens sports too. People at the games are of all ages and really know the sport!

I am totally removed from this because of my status as a non-traditional. Not because I am banned or not allowed, but because I choose to be. I am married with children; 1 of which is a student at UNL, 1 who is currently out of the country and 3 that are in elementary school. NO TIME for this stuff! I can say that I hear a lot from students around me, but nothing worth mentioning.

From organizations to intramurals, you name it, we got it!

We have the best fans in College football ever. Athletic events are awesome. there is frat and sorority's (big deal). a down town just blocks away with shopping, bars and fun. Omaha is 30 min away and has awesome concerts, the Zoo (#2 in the country) and more night life. ITs a fun school to go to.