<p>So, I definetly know that I am going to UVA in the fall...woot! Still, my question is what do the students do for fun? How is the nightlife....if there is one. I know the kids at UVA can't study ALL the time...please give me an idea.</p>
<p>Partying...</p>
<p>Partying is nice...but is there any other type of nightlife in Charlottesville? I don't know much about the area...</p>
<p>Social life at UVA is close to the top among top 25 universities. People who drink go to frats, bars and apartment parties, or other non-alcoholic events, such as plays, movies, restaurant trips, etc. People who don't drink have the same options, but they may be less inclined to go to parties. I honestly don't know anyone who is bored in their free time here. Everyone seems to be able to fully indulge their interests in extracurricular activity.</p>
<p>Thanks, cavalier. </p>
<p>Off topic-my HS mascot is the cavalier...looks like I will still have it for another 4 years. :)</p>
<p>Um, fyi, you can't really measure social life comparatively with other schools in terms of rankings.</p>
<p>Comparing UVA to other schools in the USNews top 25 is valid, IMO. Do you know people at other top schools? Ever heard about weekends at MIT or Chicago?</p>
<p>I don't care about rankings...I just wanted to know if there was some variety with activities. If parties were the only thing going on...hmmm.</p>
<p>I guess my point was that UVA is a school where you can have your cake and eat it too. Strong academics and strong social life. Shaddix, there's plenty to do besides going to parties. Most of the people in my suite don't drink or go to parties, and they still tend to have a good time.</p>
<p>mentioning rankings is definitely a valid point...i think cavalier effectively made the work hard, play hard point.</p>
<p>question though: i know a lot about UVA but haven't really heard clubs mentioned before. do people go clubbing at all or is it mainly just frat dance parties?</p>
<p>As a first year, especially first semester, you'll be going to a lot of frat parties. If you have a fake ID you'll probably go to bars as well. There are several bars a the Corner, as well as downtown. Your frat party attendance will probably go down significantly after your first year, as you start going to other events/bars more often.`</p>
<p>there are 2 "clubs" and 1 is a gay club. the other one is down under, and it permanently has a nice layer of frat sludge on the floor. You won't be going to them much - if at all. (in 2 years ive been to down under once...and walked past the other place)</p>
<p>also - just because no one talks about weekends at mit or chicago doesn't mean there isn't any fun...they're in boston and chicago...obviously theres stuff to do - its just whether or not the students choose utilize their respective cities.</p>
<p>shaddix, my best suggestion for you is to NOT go to bars as a first year - stick to frats first semester - and if you pledge stick to your frat for 2nd semester and most of 2nd year. Bars are fun, but 4 years of the same 6 or 7 bars isn't - don't ruin them by the end of your first year.</p>
<p>Frats...hmmm, but I get the feeling that I am not much of a frat person. Still, I guess I could go...once.</p>
<p>The gay club is really sketch, fyi. haha. Lots of old guys. But if you are looking for a good time without greek parties and all that junk, go to house parties or just have a good time with your circle of friends.</p>
<p>Friends...sounds good. Still, I am REALLY interested in that ANTH class you listed in the other thread! I don't know if I would be able to get into it though...</p>
<p>Well, if you're an outdoors person, there's tons of stuff to do...from hiking to biking to horseback riding to skiing, etc.</p>
<p>shaddix, handler is a great guy, and speak to him about enrolling into the course. I don't believe it's offered in the fall so wait for the spring. He works really hard for this course and he mentioned that again today so everyone appreciates a piece of some handlerisms lol. </p>
<p>I know at the beginning of ANTH225, which i am taking now, the class was already full but he was willing to sign course action forms at the end. Most important however is to get on the waitlist if the class is full. Otherwise email or talk to him before hand.</p>
<p>In the first week of class, usually the conservatives are driven away by his radical thinking. That leaves some space in the class, and he increased the size of the class this spring i believe.</p>
<p>It sounds great. It really does. Radical thinking...oh yeah, I am into that.</p>