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What are the most popular student activities/groups?

Shannon

By far the most popular group on campus would be Sioux Crew because of the 'sweet T-shirt' that everyone just must have!!! The main athletic events students attend are football games and of course, hockey games. My closest friends I met through sorority life, which leads me to say that I feel as though Greek life is a very important aspect of UND and I only wish that more people would partake in it. It just always seems as though one of the houses has an event going on - whether it be a dance, philanthropy/fund-raiser, social gathering of some sort, etc.

Sarah

I met my closest friends by going through rush week and joining a sorority. My other close friends have been made by taking similar classes and having the same majors. Sororities and fraternities are very important. They are everything students are looking to find when they come to college. A place where they can call home, a place where they can make friends, and a place they can get involved! The Greek community does so much for the campus and community at large. And most of the people that are in a Greek house are not only involved with their house, but other organizations as well.

Emmerson

great greek community

Allie

I think the most popular groups and such are obviously the Greek houses and other organizations. I am involved in Alpha Chi Omega, the Alpha Pi chapter. In my dorm a lot of girls leave their doors open, especially their suite doors. Athletic events are extremely popular, the most popular sports are football and hockey. I personally have not attended a guest speaker. I think the theater productions here get a lot of exposure to the community as well. I met my closest friends either during high school or through my sorority, along with my roommate in the dorms. If I'm awake at 2am on a Tuesday I'm studying. Every year we have homecoming and the Big Event, and other things that are big on campus. I think there a huge chunk of students that party on a very regular basis. Fraternities and sororities are important to those of us who take part, but I think a good chunk of those students that don't either just see frats as a place to party, or they dont' understand the system and those that part-take at all. Last weekend I painted my room at my house and hung out my family, my boyfriend was out of town and my other friends were busy. On a Saturday night I'm usually with my boyfriend and some other friends, either watching a movie or going out to eat or just doing whatever we feel like.

Ashley

I am involved in a great organization called Students Today Leaders Forever. It is an organization focused around helping others and getting involved in the community. They also put on a yearly alternative spring break called the Pay It Forward Tour. I love this organization because it just offers a place to get information on what you can do to help the community and what is going on on campus. I am also involved in FOCUS which is Fellowship of Catholic University Students. This is a group that strengthens faith and puts on alternative friday night activites for students who do not want to be involved in the party or drinking scene.

Lauren

UND nightlife, which happens on the weekends is cool. Students in the dorms leave there doors open a lot of the time. Hockey is popular, movies show in the union some nights that are fun. Good guest speakers come to campus often. I met my closest friends at my sorority. Greek life is very active on campus and a great way to meet new people. People party every weekend.

Chelsea

The men's hockey team is the most popular team to watch.

Aimee

You have to join Sioux Crew... at least for the t-shirt.

Amanda

Fraternities and sororites are a huge part of the UND campus. They add a great deal to the college experience. They are a great way to get involved, volunteer, and make friends that will last a life time. Sororities have above average GPA than non Greek. Academics are extremely important to them.

Rachel

The most popular organizations would probably be the athletic teams and the greeks. I am a member of Alpha Chi Omega and I have been for two years now. When I moved here I didn't know anyone so I decided that the best way to meet new friends was to go through rush. I ended up joining alpha chi and it has been the best thing that has ever happened to me.