Though living in a fraternity or sorority house is a unique experience, it can be a struggle at times. Brothers and sisters of various houses on campus at the University of Oregon are sometimes forced to wrestle with their roommates’ rambunctious shenanigans.

“It’s pretty hard to get to bed before 2 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday,” said Preston Hiefield, a member Lambda Chi Alpha at the UO. “It’s hard to focus.”

Luckily, there are ways to ensure that sanity is maintained while living with 30 to 70 of your brothers or sisters.

Katherine Casey of Kappa Delta sorority suggested, “(Making) friends with people who have places you can go over to, just to get away from the madness.”

If you can’t make your way out of the house, remember to “Stay calm and always be open to new experiences,” said Taylor Kay of Delta Delta Delta sorority. “If you respect your sisters, they’ll do that for you. They’re family.”

It’s also a good idea to remind yourself that you joined the fraternity or sorority for a reason. Take advantage of the only time in your life that you live in a mansion with dozens of your friends.

“Be involved and have a good time with your brothers,” said Wes Horton of Lambda Chi. “Just make sure you get out of the house, you have to keep a balance.”