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There are always thing going on either on campus or on Franklin St. Tuesday night is a big bar night, so a lot of people go out on Tuesdays. It's very easy to meet people at parties or through activities, although I personally have not made a lot of friends through my classes. My closest friends all lived on my hall my freshman year, and we're still good friends. There are plenty of things to do that don't involve drinking, including movies, 80's dance parties in your dorm room, etc. If you don't mind being around drinking but personally prefer not to drink, that's not a problem at all. I often go out with friends to parties or bars, and just dance and have a good time with friend, without drinking. If you really don't like to be around alcohol at all, there is substance-free housing, where you can meet people that share your beliefs. Halloween is a huge deal at UNC. Most people have their costumes planned months in advance. Everyone goes out on to Frankling St to find their friends and to check out everyone's costumes. Greek life is not necessarily important at UNC, but it's definitely visible. The frats party fairly often, and they also sponsor charity events on campus, so they're very visible. When I came to UNC, it was only 17{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} Greek (not really sure what the numbers are like now) but the Greek community is defintely a vocal minority.

There are hundreds of clubs and activities, go the pit, get involved and emerge yourself into the glories of Carolina!

I hang out with the Tar Heel Transfers. They're kind of clique-y. But they're cool, nonetheless. People at my dorm don't leave their dorms open. I don't know anyone on my floor, except I know that my roommates have friends across the hall. Dating is distracting. People are all too immersed in it; it causes more trouble than its worth. I love theatre. If I'm awake at 2am on a Tuesday, then I am trying to fall asleep. I don't like partying. It's hard to find friends who share the same ideas, though. Apparently, EVERYONE parties.

IM sports are very popular and pretty cool, im not in to many clubs because thats not exactly my type of thin. in some dorms they do and in some they dont, it depends. Athletic events more popular than are guest speakers but both are popular. i met my closest friends through a sorority and i think i would have been really upset if i had not joined. awake on a tuesday your either studying or drunk. some people party all the time and some people dont, there are both. its very possible to keep a balance for the most part because there are lots of fun things. Sororities and Frats are veryyyyy popular. the dating scene is nottt great for girls- there are frat boys, athletes, smart people who dont party and few in between.

"The only thing good about Duke University is that it is twenty minutes away from Chapel Hill. " -Duke graduate. My personal fav quote.

Most popular groups on campus are Campus Crusade, Intervarsity, Acapella groups such as the Clef Hangers and Loreleis, College Republicans and Young Democrats. Athletic events are very popular, mostly basketball and football. Regardless of the successfulness of a team, the UNC spirit is present at all athletic events. Carolina Fever is an organization that students sign up for and receive points for attending athletic events. Those with the most points get basketball tickets. It's a great way for students to support all athletic events rather than just one or two sports.

Greek life is very popular. A huge percentage of the student body is in Greek life. Intramural and club sports are also very popular. I'm in Chi Omega & on the UNC Ski & Snowboard team. They both have really fun, outgoing groups of people. I love them both. Athletic events are really popular b/c we love to cheer for our Tar Heels. And we dominate, so it's fun to cheer on winning teams. People don't really "date" here. They either hook up, or go to things together & end up being boyfriend/girlfriend. Not too much dating though. I met my closest friends through Chi Omega. If I am awake on a Tuesday at 2AM, I am either studying or partying. People party a lot here, but don't overdo it. Last weekend, I went to a farm party that Phi Delt, Beta, DKE, and Phi Gam hosted. On a Saturday, if you don't want to drink, you can go to a movie at the Varsity Theater, or go to a club & dance. Off campus, you can shop, hike, camp, go to professional sporting events, grocery shop, etc.

Social life here is great! I am on the field hockey team, but I am also in a sorority. I love being a part of these two organizations because I have met so many different people. When people ask how I balance the two, it is so easy to answer because I have the best of both worlds.

the social life here is the best of any campus i have ever visited. There is bowling, bars, socials, fund raising dances, lectures, forums, sing along karoke, sports teams for the competitive and non competitive. There is never a dull moment.

Sororities are fun and a great way to meet people. Be true to who you are and you will make the best friends in them.