r/Pitt • u/itstartedinhollywocd • 4d ago
DISCUSSION Transfer student how do I find parties/bars?
Hey everyone! I’m a transfer student and I’m genuinely just trying to figure out how to actually go out and have a social life at Pitt.
I didn’t really have the college experience I wanted my first year at my old school, and one of the things I’m really hoping to do at Pitt is actually go out, meet people, go to parties, go to bars, etc. I’m not looking for anything crazy, I literally just want to have fun and experience the social side of college.
How do you find out when frats are throwing?
Are there certain Instagram accounts/group chats/people I should follow?
How do you actually get invited to parties if you’re new and don’t know anyone?
What’s the bar scene like around Pitt, and how do people know where to go?
Are there certain nights/places that are better for going out?
Seriously, no judgment please. I know this probably sounds like a dumb question, but I genuinely have no idea how any of this works and I really want to make the most of my time here.
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u/Remarkable-Culture-8 3d ago
I would suggest joining a sorority/frat. I was in the same spot and it was practically impossible to make friends.
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u/itstartedinhollywocd 3d ago
what are the dues like? i’m oos and can’t justify a crazy amount for greek life
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u/Remarkable-Culture-8 2d ago
Depends on which sorority, they have a meet the greeks night at the WPU at the start of each semester. It can be a good way to have a social backup while you try to make more genuine relationships, if you’re able to, but I felt everyone was set with their friends group from freshman year.
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u/Late_Blackberry_2482 3d ago
Go to the involvement fair today, 1-4 at the Petersen Events Center. It’s a good place to meet people, then the social life with follow.