How is the UVA party scene outside of Greek life?

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It’s looking like my college options are Temple, Penn State, and UVA.

I want to go to UVA but my parents are adamant about no fraternities for me. I enjoy going to parties in high school and think a frat would definitely be something I want to join, but I want to know that there would be alternatives like Penn State would have.

Sorry about the shallow questions I’m just worried I’ll be miserable.

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UVA Class of 18 here. (Scary)…

UVA is about 30% Greek. What leads to a lot less Greek snobbiness and exclusion is the fact that UVA does Spring rush, so everyone ends up having a bunch of friends that are not in their fraternity/sorority or in Greek life at all. There are tons of bars, house parties, parties put on by clubs/sports teams, etc. Non Greek people also go to frat parties. You’ll be fine if you join a frat or if you don’t. There’s obviously an element of exclusiveness to Greek life always, but I think it’s pretty low at UVA. I’m in a sorority, I have roommates in my sorority and roommates not in Greek life at all, and my boyfriend isn’t in Greek life, if that tells you anything.

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@kickemoff How large is the emphasis on partying and Greek life at UVA? Can a student get along fine without partying and getting involved in Greek life, or is there no avoiding it?