I also attend a commuter school (Georgia State University), although our administration is taking big steps to turn that around. We're right smack in the middle of downtown Atlanta. We do have dorms though, but they are about 10-15 minutes away from the main campus. Most of us though, we travel to get to school. It takes me about half an hour each day.
Greek Life at GSU is really great. All the councils (IFC, PHC, NPHC and the new MGC) are strong and the administration is very, very supportive of our Greeks and Student Life as a whole. None of the greeks have houses due to space, but there is a floor in our University Center where each chapter (with the exception of MGC) has a suite. They are done up very nicely. So instead of houses, we all comment on how pretty the Phi Mu room is
It really is one of the nicer suites on the floor.
Actually since I've been here I've seen an IMPROVEMENT of Greek Life at GSU especially among our NPHC groups who were once small, but are growing. I also like that we have a MGC that have groups that appeal to more people. And of course, my service sorority
ecourages those who like to do a lot of service to also enjoy a sisterhood as well. Sorry, had to plug Gamma Sig!
In Service...
Gamma Sigma Sigma Turns Golden...50 Years of Service, Friendship & Equality: 1952-2002