How is the social scene at Stanford?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Stanford University
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<p>The social aspect of a school is very important to me, and I was wondering how it is at Stanford. In particular I'd like friendly students, a laid-back atmosphere, many parties, an abundance of alcohol, and an attractive student body. I know, it may seem slightly superficial or immature, but there are other factors one should consider when deciding on a school other than academics and prestige.</p>

<p>Also, how would you rank the social scene compared to my other top choices?</p>

<p>Vanderbilt
University of Virginia
University of Michigan—Ann Arbor
UCLA
USC
Stanford
Duke
Dartmouth
Northwestern</p>

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<p>hey i agree pear. i have worked my A** off and i want to have some fun. could you throw UNC in that list? thanks</p>

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<p>i heard the party scene was about as dead as leland</p>

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<p>The party scene is far from dead. </p>

<p>It might not be a huge party school like UCSB or Wisconsin, but Stanford does have a pretty decent party scene. There's always multiple parties going on from Thursday-Saturday if you walk down the row. </p>

<p>The alcohol policy is incredibly relaxed, too. RA's don't care if you drink, just as long as people don't die, compared to where even at UCSB I have heard from my friends that RA's are really strict on alcohol in the dorms.</p>

<p>I can't say much for most of the schools on that list, but I would say Stanford is about on par with UCLA, but not as big on parties as USC.</p>

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<p>^That's comforting, thanks.</p>

<p>A few more questions: how's the dating scene? Is it really as bad as most people make it out to be or is most of that just hyperbole? Also, are casual relationships or hook-ups a common occurrence?</p>

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<p>Frankly every school you have listed has a pretty active social scene.</p>

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<p>I visited overnight and alcohol and parties are FAR from dead. Um, yeah, a girl threw up in my room.</p>

<p>From the students, I hear people can get dates</p>