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I honestly don't know if there are any. The school is incredibly large and so it would be difficult to pinpoint just a few activities or groups as most popular.

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Greek life is very small and is not a prevalent part of the social life here. Most people make friends through their dorm, freshman year. The dating scene is very bad for girls considering 60{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the students are female and the large LGBTQ community. You won't meet all that many straight, single, available guys, but I guess that's makes it easier for them! NYU is not a big party school so most people go to bars and clubs on weekends, so most students feel the need to have a fake id.

Throughout my three years attending NYU, I have been a part of many social and cultural groups on campus such as KCCC (a Christian campus ministry), Korean Student Association, F4NK (Freedom 4 North Korea), ACU (Asian Cultural Union), and Pre-dental Outreach. There are so many clubs at NYU and many freshmans can come explore these options and see whats available by going to the Club Fest held the first week of classes each semester. Depending on which dorm you live in, it can be social or not. Some dorms have an open door policy not by regulations but because residents living there want to while others are completely closed all the time, leaving no room to ever get to know your neighbor or floormates. My freshman year at NYU, I lived in rubin where everyone was always leaving their doors open and as a floor we got to know everyone. We even did activities as a floor together and it was such a fun experience. If you didn't already know, there are a lot of gays here but I believe the majority is still straight. But in terms of dating, I only know a couple of people who "date" as in a relationship, while most remain single and play the field. But if you want to date I mean its really no different than any other place, only in the sense that you have more places to actually go on dates, but it's certainly not the only thing to do. I also find that most people enjoy being single here because everyone is majority very independent. If you don't find a boyfriend or girlfriend at NYU, you don't have to worry because we basically have the entire city to look for me. We're not limited to just finding one at NYU and I can completely agree with it! :) I met a lot of my closest friends from classes, library (yes, it happens a lot!) and school clubs. People here party mostly on the weekend: Thursdays, Fridays and/or Saturdays. Our school is not so big on frats and sororities but after your freshman year where you've experienced frat parties, you tend to go to clubs in the city where its "age appropriate".

Unlike a lot of other colleges, Greek Life at NYU is not as prevalent; however, there are sororities and fraternities. Because it's hard to make friends at NYU, a lot of people join Greek Life in order to meet new people and make friends. Athletic events are also basically non-existant at NYU, so there are rarely ever sports-related social events. Because NYU doesn't have a campus, though, students have the opportunity to find entertainment and friends outside of the university as well. Freshmen dorms are lively in the beginning of the year, which is when most people find most of their friends. I'm currently a part of NYU's newspaper, the Washington Square News, and though it is a lot of work, it's a great place to meet people and build your resume.

Here at NYU, there is literally a club for every possible interest/hobby/culture/religion. Wherever you want to get involved, you can, whether it be through your residence halls, student government, student clubs, sports teams, or Greek Life. See my answer to the Greek Life question below to hear more!

Here at NYU, there is literally a club for every possible interest/hobby/culture/religion. Wherever you want to get involved, you can, whether it be through your residence halls, student government, student clubs, sports teams, or Greek Life. I am a very proud member of the Greek community here at NYU- falsely classified as small and insignificant, we are actually THE largest undergraduate student organization on campus and our community does some of the best programming and philanthropic work that this campus sees. The Greek culture here differs from other schools as we don't have a 'typical' campus, but we still maintain many of our Greek traditions such as skit/song/dance (held in our amazing Skirball center for the performing arts), Greek Night, Greek Week, and more. There are certainly some anti- Greeks on this campus, but that comes from being uninformed more than anything else. Chances are, you have class with several Greeks but don't know that they're in a fraternity or sorority because not everyone can wear letters all the time because they are coming from work and internships in between classes. Also, there are so many Greeks involved with other clubs and organizations as well: we have a tons of Greeks working as RAs, involved in student government, and a ton of other student activity clubs. I have a love for the Greek community as a whole after serving as the Inter-Greek Council President this past year, and also for my own sorority of 90+ amazing girls that have helped make me the person I am today. The diversity and the uniqueness of our community constantly surprise and impress me- there is no cookie cutter mold here, which makes our community that much stronger and special. I am a shameless advocate for the Greek community here because I have been a first-hand witness to the amazing development of some truly amazing leaders in this community and the endless networking opportunities that come out of Greek life here are priceless. Greeks may like to have fun here and be social, as it is college after all, but all of my friends in Greek Life all have some amazing career college accomplishments- some are starring on Broadway shows, some working at the top banks in the country, some have started their own successful companies and more. Yeah, you don't have to go Greek here in order to have an enjoyable undergraduate experience here as there really are so many different organizations you can become involved with, but I cannot imagine my time in college without my sorority and fellow Greeks. I cherish all the memories I have made here and an integral part of my college experience is heavily due to Greek Life here.

Here at NYU, there is literally a club for every possible interest/hobby/culture/religion. Wherever you want to get involved, you can, whether it be through your residence halls, student government, student clubs, sports teams, or Greek Life. I am a very proud member of the Greek community here at NYU- falsely classified as small and insignificant, we are actually THE largest undergraduate student organization on campus and our community does some of the best programming and philanthropic work that this campus sees. The Greek culture here differs from other schools as we don't have a 'typical' campus, but we still maintain many of our Greek traditions such as skit/song/dance (held in our amazing Skirball center for the performing arts), Greek Night, Greek Week, and more. There are certainly some anti- Greeks on this campus, but that comes from being uninformed more than anything else. Chances are, you have class with several Greeks but don't know that they're in a fraternity or sorority because not everyone can wear letters all the time because they are coming from work and internships in between classes. I have a love for the Greek community as a whole after serving as the Inter-Greek Council President this past year, and also for my own sorority of 90+ amazing girls that have helped make me the person I am today. The diversity and the uniqueness of our community constantly surprise and impress me- there is no cookie cutter mold here, which makes our community that much stronger and special. I am a shameless advocate for the Greek community here because I have been a first-hand witness to the amazing development of some truly amazing leaders in this community and the endless networking opportunities that come out of Greek life here are priceless. Greeks may like to have fun here and be social, as it is college after all, but all of my friends in Greek Life all have some amazing career college accomplishments- some are starring on Broadway shows, some working at the top banks in the country, some have started their own successful companies and more. Yeah, you don't have to go Greek here in order to have an enjoyable undergraduate experience here as there really are so many different organizations you can become involved with, but I cannot imagine my time in college without my sorority and fellow Greeks. I cherish all the memories I have made here and an integral part of my college experience is heavily due to Greek Life here.

Here at NYU, there is literally a club for every possible interest/hobby/culture/religion. Wherever you want to get involved, you can, whether it be through your residence halls, student government, student clubs, sports teams, or Greek Life. I am a very proud member of the Greek community here at NYU- falsely classified as small and insignificant, we are actually THE largest undergraduate student organization on campus and our community does some of the best programming and philanthropic work that this campus sees. The Greek culture here differs from other schools as we don't have a 'typical' campus, but we still maintain many of our Greek traditions such as skit/song/dance (held in our amazing Skirball center for the performing arts), Greek Night, Greek Week, and more. There are certainly some anti- Greeks on this campus, but that comes from being uninformed more than anything else. Chances are, you have class with several Greeks but don't know that they're in a fraternity or sorority because not everyone can wear letters all the time because they are coming from work and internships in between classes. I have a love for the Greek community as a whole after serving as the Inter-Greek Council President this past year, and also for my own sorority of 90+ amazing girls that have helped make me the person I am today. I am a shameless advocate for the Greek community here because I have been a first-hand witness to the amazing development of some leaders in this community and the endless networking opportunities that come out of Greek life here are priceless. Greeks may like to have fun here and be social, as it is college after all, but all of my friends in Greek Life all have some amazing career college accomplishments- some are starring on Broadway shows, some working at the top banks in the country, some have started their own successful companies and more. Yeah, you don't have to go Greek here in order to have an enjoyable undergraduate experience here as there really are so many different organizations you can become involved with, but I cannot imagine my time in college without my sorority and fellow Greeks. I cherish all the memories I have made here and an integral part of my college experience is heavily due to Greek Life here.

Here at NYU, there is literally a club for every possible interest/hobby/culture/religion. Wherever you want to get involved, you can, whether it be through your residence halls, student government, student clubs, sports teams, or Greek Life. I am a very proud member of the Greek community here at NYU- falsely classified as small and insignificant, we are actually THE largest undergraduate student organization on campus and our community does some of the best programming and philanthropic work that this campus sees. The Greek culture here differs from other schools as we don't have a 'typical' campus, but we still maintain many of our Greek traditions such as skit/song/dance (held in our amazing Skirball center for the performing arts), Greek Night, Greek Week, and more. There are certainly some anti- Greeks on this campus, but that comes from being uninformed more than anything else. Chances are, you have class with several Greeks but don't know that they're in a fraternity or sorority because not everyone can wear letters all the time because they are coming from work and internships in between classes. I have a love for the Greek community as a whole after serving as the Inter-Greek Council President this past year, and also for my own sorority of 90+ amazing girls that have helped make me the person I am today. I am a shameless advocate for the Greek community here because I have been a first-hand witness to the amazing development of some leaders in this community and the endless networking opportunities that come out of Greek life here are priceless. Greeks may like to have fun here and be social, as it is college after all, but all of my friends in Greek Life all have some amazing career college accomplishments- some are starring on Broadway shows, some working at the top banks in the country, some have started their own successful companies and more. I cherish all the memories I have made here and an integral part of my college experience is heavily due to Greek Life here.

There are many popular activities that are popular within the NYU community. For starters, the political activist groups are strong willed and carry many members. There are many music oriented activities that are popular. Most students enjoy the NYC nightlife as any New Yorker would. Most students are friendly within the dorms, depending on which dorm you're in. I had good experiences with my roommates and we were always sharing and leaving our door open for others. It was a very amicable atmosphere. Many students here are in relationships and enjoy the city together. You usually meet people as well as your closest friends in classes and in similar interest groups.

Fraternities and Sororities are very popular on campus. There are clubs for just about any interest that are all student run and there are student government opportunities throughout campus. The dating scene is not good at NYU. On weekends you will most likely find yourself at an apartment party or out at a bar. There are tons of things to explore around the city and New York truly becomes your campus. Athletics are not popular here and in fact many people make fun of them.

1. Dorms: I've met some of my closest friends through dorming. I think this was the best way to meet people. I mean, what better way to meet people than where you live? It provided a set social scene that was always available to you, since you're already in it. 2. Clubs: Religious, LGBT, sports, food, Greeks... I'm in a Christian fellowship, a co-ed fraternity, and I've been part of other clubs over the years. They provide good communities to make friends with. You've already found one big thing in common, if you're in the same club, after all. 3. Dating: Hm... you'll definitely meet tons of people, but I'd say the dating scene can be a challenge in the city. A social life in the city and at NYU is however YOU make it. Since you're in a school that's in a city, with no real campus, you must be active in order to have a social life. You must be pro-active. Otherwise, the city can be a really lonely place. Otherwise, the opportunities are endless.

Because NYU is so big and diverse, I don't think there are the "most popular" groups or clubs on campus. There are a myriad of different clubs and interests that all different types of students join. One of the larger groups on campus is greek life, and while greek life seems to be getting more popular each year, it still remains a very small percentage of the student body at NYU. One of the great htings about NYU students however, is that no matter which club or organization they are part of, NYU students are extremely active. They are the type of students who truly fight for what they believe in, and I love that they are such activists. My roomate and I actually met because we were both part of a club that went around delivering food to and volunteering at various soup kitchens throughout NYC. At NYU, there are so many ways to meet people, and that's true of the dating scene as well. There is so much to do at NYU that you are constantly meeting new people all the time. Whether it's through clubs, classes, or going out into the nightlife of NYC, I can confidently say that I meet at least 4 or 5 new people every single week/weekend, whether they are romantic interests or just new acquaintances. NYU is extremely social, and there are always events going on or things to do. On weekends, students either hang out their friend's dorms or apartments, go out to restaurants in the city, talk a walk through the west village or up by Central Park, or go out to the many clubs and bars in the surrounding area. Last weekend I went to an apartment warming party and out dancing with my friends on Thursday, a concert at Madison Square Garden on Friday, an art fundraiser at the Tribeca Grand Hotel on Saturday, and then to a sports bar on Sunday to watch football. When basketball season starts, my friends and I always go to Knicks games, and we also take advantage of the art exhibits at the museums throughout the city (my favorite being the impressionist exhibit at the Met). There is literally never a night where you are bored because there is nothing to do. That's what I love about NYU, you have New York City at your disposal!

Some people really enjoy intramural sports, some people are involved in Greek life, but a small minority, there is a very active student life center where there are many options for clubs. I was involved in the organization Health Leads where I volunteered at Bellevue Hospital connecting patients to New York public services such as Food Stamps and public housing. Students in dorms sometimes keep their doors open -- some dorms are better known for being more social dorms and some are better known for being a little bit more closed off. For example, Hayden, a freshman dorm, is known for being very social, whereas 3rd North, because it is apartment style where everyone has a kitchen and living room and many poeple share, is a bit more isolated. Athletic events are not very popular on campus. There are many reknowned guest speakers who visit NYU -- I have attended many talks and concerts over the years. I met my closest friends through my dorm. The dating scene can be hard because when you go out at night you are not guaranteed to see any other NYU students. But you have all of New York at your disposal. One year tradition is strawberry fest, where they set up a huge strawberry shortcake on one of the main streets of the campus and have all sorts of activities and food.

Sports teams are not a thing here. There isn't really a sense of community. It's all over the place.

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The IC is the most active group

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