For many students, the Greek system becomes another home for them, another set of people with whom they can go out and have fun. Others choose not to take part in the Greek system, without deleterious effects. The system is loose enough that for those students that wish to remain outside the Greek system, they are not limited, while those that choose to enter the Greek system, have an additional set of people they know. Additionally, a few of the fraternities and sororities have houses, off-campus, where a few students may live after their freshmen year. Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Top Hobby Groups From the nationally ranked Debate and Chess Teams to the Model U.N. and International Studies Forum.
Hobby groups provide a way for students to expand upon interests and sharpen their skills.
Hobby groups are continually formed by students as interests change. For instance, in 1998, the Hopkins Art Council was formed. Activities have included trips to the Walter's Art Gallery as well as a lecture symposium with many guest speakers, such as curators of world-renowned Baltimore museums. Those students who enjoy the performing arts will doubtlessly love Hopkins, simply because not only are there a plethora of student groups on the Homewood Campus, but also at our music school - the Peabody Conservatory, the oldest conservatory in the nation. Therefore, students have the option of joining a symphony orchestra at Homewood or joining one at Peabody only a mile away.