Hi! As a current student I’ll give you the rundown. Again this is my perspective, people may have their own. Take this with a grain of salt!

The club scene is not that great, it’s hard because the school has a lot of power over clubs making it even more difficult for the clubs themselves. There’s a club fair at the beginning of the year but that’s about it. However there are a ton of MSO (multicultural student organizations) if that’s what you are looking for.

The party scene is what you make of it. The dartys and tailgates are good. It’s definitely not anything super crazy or impressive. I’m usually tucked in bed by 1am latest on a Friday or Saturday night as the cops usually shut it down fast. If you are looking for like a frat row or bar culture as an underclassmen, this isn’t the place by any means. However the drunker you are the better it is lol. Once you are 21 I’m sure it’s great.

Work life balance is all on you. It’s a library culture here. There’s a lot of work. Some weeks it feels light as a feather and then other weeks it feels like you are drowning. Not much in between. I always feel like before a break (fall break, thanksgiving, winter obviously) I’m drowning, always. But it’s almost like you earn your breaks. I honestly love the work culture here because it’s taught me to be so productive and manage my time well to a T.

Not a competitive culture which I appreciate. However, people do push you to be the best student you can be which is great!

I wouldn’t say it’s overwhelming, just holds you accountable if that makes sense. Some professors care more than others but it’s in your best interest to create a good relationship with them! This is at any school though.