<p>Hey guys—</p>
<p>The college commitment deadline is rapidly approaching, and before I commit anywhere, I wanted to ask some questions about the social scene at UF. From everything I've read, it seems that the Greek scene is absolutely dominant at UF, and because I have zero interest in going Greek, it'd be nice to hear some input from actual students. What is like being non-Greek? Is it more difficult making friends? How is the interaction between Greeks and non-Greeks? If you're not in a fraternity or sorority, can you still party? If so, how? (Not that I'm a big partier, just because I'd like to have a bit more of a social life in college than what high school has offered, haha.) </p>
<p>Thanks so much! </p>
<p>Hopefully a current student can give you more details, but UF isn’t dominated by Greeks. Less than 20% (I in 5) undergrad students are in a Fraternity or Sorority. As a Freshman, living on campus it can seem much more, since you’ll know plenty of other freshman who are rushing/pledging and those are the parties you’re most likely attend. Once you move off campus, the Greek scene will become much less prevalent. </p>
<p>The key is building your circle of friends, especially during your first year or two on campus. Be social, join clubs and have a great time.</p>
<p>Good Luck!</p>
<p>Greek life is very prevalent at UF. Even though it is only 20% of students, they manage to control a lot of the party scene. Lots of other students go out together and go to parties with greek organizations without being in a greek organization themselves, so it shouldn’t be too hard to get involved. I don’t think it is difficult to make friends whether or not you are in a greek organization. People here are generally friendly and it’s not difficult to have a social life. If you don’t go greek, you should definitely join 1 or 2 other student organizations on campus so you can meet people. </p>