<p>k.. im really interested in stanford and everything about it apeals to me but will someone (prefferably a current student) please tell me about the party scene at stanford and how fun life is outside of the classroom... aka is alcohol allowed in the dorms.. how often are there parties... are there big parties or just small dorm room parties... etc...</p>
<p>kind of depends, I believe Stanford does not have alot of fraternities and sororities, plus I dont think they allow freshmen to participate.
lol are you going to stanford to party?
It is pretty fun environment, it is located pretty damm close to mall and recreation access is pretty close, but then again, I am a nerd........</p>
<p>False: "I believe Stanford does not have alot of fraternities and sororities"
Stanford has numerous fraternities and sororities</p>
<p>False: "I dont think they allow freshmen to participate."
Freshman are certainly allowed to "participate" (interesting word choice)</p>
<p>In other words this guy knows absolutely nothing more about Stanford than you.</p>
<p>Stanford could not be all that much more fun whether or not you want to party.</p>
<p>On a sidenote, all these self-righteous jerks who jump on anyone who asks if there are any parties at Stanford (ie. "lol are you going to stanford to party") need to relax. Its absolutely great to be a serious student (in fact I take my academics 200% more seriously than anything else), but plenty of people choose to drink and that's absolutely fine.</p>
<p>^ouchhh that was harsh
But I think that any school has a party scene if you find it, you will definitely have a life outside of academics if u look</p>
<p>john, I am pretty certain that I am told that freshman are not allowed to participate (or some other college) and the fraternities are not too numerous like MIT's.
That was what I was refering to...</p>
<p>From the same person who told you that Stanford required SAT Subject Tests? :)
hmm I wonder what percentage of Stanford students are involved in fraternities/sororities..</p>
<p>I am a current student at Stanford, and life outside the classroom has been pretty damn fun for me. One could say that you have as much fun as you want to. So far this year there has been at least one party (most of the time frat parties) every weekend, but I think they are becoming less and less common as Winter approaches. As far as alcohol goes, Stanford is pretty lax. As long as you don't have alcohol in public places (pretty much anywhere that isn't someone's dorm room), you won't get in trouble. The only way I've heard of anyone getting in trouble for alcohol was for being caught drunk by a campus police officer. To be stopped by a police officer on campus, however, you have to be pretty noticeably drunk.</p>
<p>"the fraternities are not too numerous like MIT's"
Residential</a> Life | FAQ
MIT recognizes 38 living groups. There are 26 IFC fraternities (Interfraternity</a> Council at MIT), 6 Panhellenic sororities (MIT</a> Panhel), and 6 Independent Living Groups (MIT</a> Living Group Council). There are approximately 1700 MIT students affiliated with fraternities, sororities, and independent living groups.</p>
<p>Just so you know, that's about 40% of the undergrad population.</p>
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<p>"hmm I wonder what percentage of Stanford students are involved in fraternities/sororities.."
Greek</a> Life @ Stanford
Greeks have enjoyed a vibrant and dynamic existence at Stanford, and today represent 13% of the undergraduate student population. Currently, 28 Greek organizations are formally recognized by the University.</p>
<p>st. aegis wrote: "john, I am pretty certain that I am told that freshman are not allowed to participate (or some other college) and the fraternities are not too numerous like MIT's. That was what I was refering to..."</p>
<p>Its pretty hard to decipher what this post is saying, but I'm pretty certain that you were told something wrong. The fact that you think someone told you something doesn't substitute for a bit of research.
Not trying to be mean, I just want to make sure that blatantly and demonstrably inaccurate information isn't posted on this board.</p>
<p>you'll be good, bud. don't worry. ignore all the gay stuff at admit weekend too, assuming you get in, it's a horrible picture of what the social scene is here. plenty of people drink and smoke and whatnot. i mean, it's not gonna be an SEC school in terms of social scene, but i think you'll be satisfied. my only complaint is the lack of bars close to campus.</p>
<p>hope this helps, good luck.</p>
<p>^^^^^Why do you feel the need to use the word "gay" to describe something stupid?</p>
<p>Anyways, since Stanford is in the heart of Silicon Valley, you will definitely not get bored.</p>
<p>cool story bro</p>
<p>-to irritate over-sensitive moralists like yourself.</p>
<p>It has nothing to do with morality, it has to do with manners. Gay people find that usage offensive. Just like Jewish people would find the phrase "I got Jewed" (I got ripped-off) offensive. Think before you say things; what you just said makes you look stupid.</p>
<p>Plus, if you respond with criticism with that attitude, maybe you shouldn't be applying to these top schools. You won't make it.</p>
<p>Settle down, kids...</p>
<p>thanks, mom! that's some really good advice because i was going to use that phrase like 7 times in my app essays in addition to online forums where the internet tough guys roam! glad you saved me!</p>
<p>your little campaign isn't going to work bud, grow some thicker skin.</p>
<p>You can take your arrogant attitude and primitive language back to your hick state. It's people like you that make even Bush look good.</p>
<p>cool story bro</p>
<p>"hick state"? that's not ignorant, arrogant, or generalizing at all. where does that even enter into this discussion?</p>
<p>BAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW</p>
<p>over9000 are you a current applicant, student at stanford, or student somewhere else? i see you put your name on an SCEA list for 2012...</p>