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One of the most popular organization at VCU is the New Student Programs and the Activities Programming Board or APB which are responsible for running many free events to students at VCU. Most of the activities they hold involve recent free movies every weekend in the commons area, stress relief programs during finals, and partake in events during homecoming plus many more throughout the entire year. Alot of students attend them because they know they are going to have a fun tie and there is always free giveaways enough for everyone.

I would have to say the most popular groups were probably the greek organizations, however I was so busy with projects I never took the time to really investigate student activities and groups.

There are so many that one doesn't stand out the most. It ranges from fraternities/sororities, to the intramural quiditch team.

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basketball games!

Ah, well, I can't speak to what's most popular, as I have not collected data and was never a popular guy, haha. But I think what's more important, anyhow, is how many different groups and activities there are. I know that in order to be an official student organization, it must meet certain criteria, so one is almost guaranteed to not be wasting their time if they're following something they have genuine interest in. I admittedly met most of by close friends through the music department, so that somewhat affects what I do on and off campus. For example, on weekends I usually play a gig with a soul/funk band at a local restaurant/bar or music venue, or rehearse for one. As for being around alcohol at a gig, I would argue that that's a safer way to be in that environment, since the bar, being a business, does not let anyone under 21, myself included, drink. At all. Outside of that scene, I've dabbled in ballroom/swing dance club. And there's always a good show to catch on most any day of the week, whether it be music, theater, or other form of art. Best of all, these are usually discounted for students, or even free with VCU ID!

I think the most popular student activities have to be, intramural sports, greek life and last but not least student organizations. I definitely think the most popular of them all are student organizations, I have been apart of 3 student organizations and I have enjoyed them all. VCU has over 200 student organizations to join and its absolutely great! I think what made me appreciate student organizations was being apart of SGA to be able to be the governing body over student organizations and being able to realize just how much organizations exist on campus. But I have a deep love for NSBE which is the National Society of Black Engineers, I was so excited to join and I have formed life long friends and our chapter at VCU is like a family, you meet people who are going through the same things as you and people who are willing to help you succeed and just life long friends you will never forget.

Although sports have become increasingly popular over the past year (Final Four, anyone?), most students are involved in at least one type of service group. There are quite a few honor societies, sororities and fraternities, religious groups, and countless other groups that meet regularly. Although there is a party scene, especially being in the middle of a city with a bustling downtown area, there are free movies shown in the Student Commons on Friday and Saturday nights as well as the Break Point area in the basement where you can play pool and other games with your friends any day or night of the week.

If it goes against the government, corporations, or school administration you must be in a VCU organization! Honestly though, the VCU SGA is great. I highly recommend getting involved like I did to attempt to make the school a better place. Plus, you know facts that no other student can comprehend, making you that much smarter. I lived in Rhoads hall freshman year. 4th floor. Room 401. It was okay. Meh. Expect dirty toilets, poop in the showers, pranks, and fire alarms weekly at 3 am. Always lock your door. You're in Richmond, VA for Gods sake. Don't leave anything out of sight unless you know there is a nice steel door with a deadbolt securing it. I suggested retinal scanners for dorm rooms but that's out of budget. I met my closest friends in middle school, not college. That's why they're my closest friends. They grew up with me and came to college with me. Don't come to Richmond expecting to make a great friend. Chances are low. Just look at the facts, 80{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the students consider their friends the protestors on the streets. (Not a real fact, but most for the most part true. Fraternities and sororities are absolutely ridiculous. Remember what I said about your closest friends? Why would you ever PAY for friends. "For an annual fee of $500.00 we will pretend to be "brothers/sisters" and force you to drink more alcohol than you can handle." Sounds amazing, doesn't it? You don't build connections...you burn bridges. If you love the music scene (doesn't matter what genre) you'll love Richmond. Every band and group usually makes a stop here. If you don't drink, good for you. You're probably already the more intelligent than the rest. Really though, if you don't drink you can always play Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3. When I go off campus...I go home. Nothing like a front and backyard with a driveway and free parking.