University of Virginia-Main Campus Top Questions

there are probably cliques with athletic teams, fraternities, sororities, u-guides, and jeff society. groups at UVA seem to get really close. there is a hierarchy of organizations at uva, like certain fraternities and sororities that are more "prestigious." then theres the lawn residents, and different societies that are highly competitive to join. if its 2 am on a tuesday i'm working. traditions: springfest, lighting of the lawn, beaux arts ball, restoration ball, mid-autumns carnival, FOXFIELDS, and many more. fraternities and sororities aren't that important, but if you're in one, you're part of a whole nother community. last weekend i organized a 5k for Habitat for Humanity, went on a picnic with my girlfriend, and then attended her sorority formal at a vineyard half hour away. off-campus we get dumplings, go to concerts, run/hike on trails, go shopping, eat out.

Football games are huge events. About 30{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of students are Greek. With a school as prominent as Virginia, there are a lot of speakers and events constantly happening. John Paul Jones Arena has great concerts from big name guests.

I'm in a fraternity called Alpha Tau Omega. Our brotherhood is based on the values of feelings talks, firm handshakes, and sing-alongs. Most people party every weekend--there are always a lot of ice cream socials to attend.

Sometimes it's really nice to just do something completely random and sporadic on a weekend and get off grounds for a bit. When I'm not too busy studying, I love taking day hikes at Humpback or hanging out downtown at the Tea Bazaar, catching concerts at Satellite Ballroom or the Pavilion, and supporting my friends in their various extracurriculars (like dance recitals, a cappella, film screeings, etc.)

Greek life is big and most bars around grounds are a replica of the Greek scene.

Greek life is huge here, but even if you don't want to join a frat or sorority it's still possible to participate - walking down Rugby Road on a Thursday, Friday, Saturday, sometimes even Wednesday evening is like walking into a stereotypical teenage movie. It's pretty surreal - hundreds of girls in their heels and short dresses hoping to get as wasted as possible. There are hundreds of clubs to get involved in too. I wish I had explored them more at the beginning of my first semester because it's definitely something to take advantage of.

Limitless, stimulating, see something missing?--then found the club yourself!

For first-years, dorm life is incredible. Old Dorms(McCormick Road Housing) are hall style, and considered more social due to the large amounts of people that you get to meet, New Dorms (Alderman Road Housing) are a little less social due to the fact that they are suite style, and don't share a common hallways(suites open to the outside). Social life at UVA is fun. It is Greek dominated, although many other organizations have smaller social events, so everyone can find their niche. Weekends create an entirely different atmosphere and it seems like a different school, although Thursdays are a big social night as well, with bars dominating the weekday social scene. The University offers many activities for non-drinkers, or students who want to avoid that scene, including shows, sports events, student group performances, and many other things.

Huge variety of activities for everyone, partying, shopping, movies, everything is super accessible, and often free or cheap entertainment. There is always something going on that you can involve in whether a acapella concert, or medival knight fights. Greek life is extremely important on campus and a iimportant part of the schools social scene.

There is a huge variety of different clubs, many of which seem exceedingly interesting. There are also performances and speakers all over the place, and plenty of parties.