AU Party Scene?

Hey guys,

I recently got accepted to AU ED I and am super excited to go! I was just wondering about the party scene and have a few questions:

How much of one is there? Is it that fun?
As a guy, do you have to be in a frat, if so, how hard is it to join?
How well do fakes work?
How often and where are parties?
Are there many non-frat parties?

Any input is appreciated, thanks so much!