<p>I have committed to penn state university park for the fall, and it is the #1 party school according to many sources. However, there are things to do other than party right? Also, I would like to make some friends at college. There has to be people who, like me, would rather not go out and get drunk every weekend, right?</p>
<p>don’t worry i won’t be getting drunk every weekend or even every other weekend lol</p>
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<p>thanks, that makes me feel a lot better…</p>
<p>My son will most likely be up there with you - and he won’t be be partying every weekend either - if at all. He plans on keeping up with his trumpet playing by being in the Blue Band (fingers crossed), the spring pep band, and maybe the Jazz band. Between that and his first year ENGR courses - that will keep him busy enough.</p>
<p>I’d recommend both freshman look into the Special Living Options. They tend to be a little quieter because the people who choose to live in them are all fairly focused on their educations. The chance of finding others who share your interests are increased. My S lived in E House (the engineering SLO) for two years and it was a good experience.</p>
<p>There are definitely lots of non-partyers there. Our sons aren’t into the party scene, and they’ve met lots of other kids like them at UPark. </p>
<p>When you first arrive, you may feel a bit out of place simply because they partyers tend to be the loudest and most noticeable students, so it can seem like everyone around you is a party person. (This is especially true if you arrive in summer.) However, if you spend a little time/effort making friends who share your attitudes/interests, you will find lots of other kids like you. </p>
<p>The previous suggestion of an SLO is a good one. Or look for clubs or groups (even informal ones) where you can meet other students with common interests, academic major, etc. Also, don’t do all of your studying in your room. Spend a little time in the study lounges or computer room, and you’ll probably meet other students who are more focused on their studies than on partying. </p>
<p>Also, the HUB has events on weekends designed for students who aren’t into the party scene, but still want to hang out, have fun and meet people.</p>
<p>yeah I’m definitely interested in the SLOs, and I’m glad they have options like that because at least roommates will have the same academic interests.</p>
<p>1moremom - already thinking along that line! If DS does not get accepted into the Honors College (and then into the Honors dorm) - then we will be looking at the engineering SLO.</p>
<p>I am worrying about the same thing. I haven’t committed to Penn State yet ( not sure) but I defiantly am scared that if I do, I won’t find a serious roommate. Partying every once in a while is fun, but some people just over do it.</p>
<p>I completely agree. I want college to be fun, but I also want to be focused on school, since that is the main reason I’m going there.</p>
<p>I’m sure we’ll find people that are serious though. There’s me and there’s you already so I suppose we shouldn’t worry =)</p>
<p>yeah, im not as worried as I was in the beginning. Whats your major?</p>
<p>I’m undecided so I’m with the Division of Undergraduate Studies. You?</p>
<p>I’m in Smeal for business of some sort haha. Good luck deciding!</p>
<p>Im a fellow nonpartyer in the DUS</p>
<p>I’m a fellow nonpartyer!</p>
<p>yay! its good to know i’m not the only one.</p>
<p>any soon to be freshmen looking at staying in North halls for business SLO?</p>