<p>I am a freshman who will be living in Greek Row this year at UW. Im not in a sorority but I am renting a room thats where the greeks are. I was wondering what it is like to live in that area. Are there parties every friday and saturday. I heard the band marches through there before games, is that true? Any other good (or bad) things about living near the greeks. And how is it different from living in a dorm? (better than dorming???)</p>
<p>I have no direct experience…but a friend of mine that lives in an apt on greek row says it’s pretty loud most nights of the week (not just weekends).</p>
<p>It does get loud however, it should not be too disturbing. I found that near the greeks, the streets are trashed. Nevertheless, it is not too bad. I cannot say which living situation is better the other. I think that for a freshman, dorming is actually pretty good experience. On the other hand, living in a room away from the college does have its own benefits such as independence.</p>