Social Scene at Boston University (BU) as well as University of Connecticut (UConn)? Frats?

Hello All,

I am currently a High School senior, and have applied Early Decision to BU. I am not 100% sure if I’ll get in, and my second choice is UConn (which I should be able to get into). Though they’re very different atmospheres, I like them both very much. I like the UConn campus a tiny bit better, but I applied ED to BU because it was much better for academics. I am by no means some idiot freshman guy looking to party only for four years. Of course not. But, I am a really social person, I love to have fun, go to parties and be wild and such. Whats the scene for stuff like this at the respective universities? I know Boston has a great bar and club scene, but thats 21+, so what do I do till then? Are there other parties at BU? I know the frat scene is sort of lame, especially since I am a guy. I kind of want to join a frat there but I am sort of scared of being hazed and such. Basically, do people still drink, smoke, and party at BU despite the shitty frats and 21+ city nightlife. How about UConn? I know it has absolutely no city nightlife but some good greek stuff going on. Is it a party school? Are the frats hard to join/really selective and do they haze a lot? Can guys get into the parties there? Be it with or without a good ratio. Let me know what you think! Thanks.

I have a lot of BU friends (under 21) that party in Allston (where lots of BU upperclassmen live) quite a bit. Some of the clubs in Boston are 18+ on the weekends or for certain holidays. Most concerts in Boston are 18+. You could also go to parties at other Boston schools- BC MIT both are known for having good parties. Don’t know about the frats; UConn is definitely more of a party school but if you’re looking for a scene in Boston, you will find one.