The university has an extensive student life program, with over 300 student organizations; club and recreational sports programs; nationally ranked living-learning communities and freshmen experience programs; student media organizations and publications; and Greek organizations.[187] Bowling Green State University was recognized for excellence in first-year experience programs and residential living/learning communities by U.S. News & World Report from 2002–2003[188] through 2010–2011.[189] In BGSU's residential learning communities, students with similar interests, majors, cultural connections, and goals live and study together.