Top Ten Greek Schools

UF56 · #1 09-09-2003, 08:02 AM

http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/depart...opGreekSchools

zchi2 · #2 09-09-2003, 10:22 AM

I never thought that University of Michigan had such a big greek presence on campus

. I graduated from U of M and greek life was struggling... Maybe they are just looking at IFC/PHC greeks...

DeltAlum · #3 09-09-2003, 10:56 AM

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Originally posted by zchi2
I never thought that University of Michigan had such a big greek presence on campus . I graduated from U of M and greek life was struggling... Maybe they are just looking at IFC/PHC greeks...

The methodology of these "surveys" is highly suspect. I take the findings with a grain of salt.

damasa · #4 09-09-2003, 11:10 AM

I say we start a pool to see how many times this ranking of top greek school is posted in the same forum in, let's say a three month period. Who's with me?

MereMere21 · #5 09-09-2003, 12:06 PM

well I agree with U of Alabama - but if you put them on there you have to mention Auburn. Actually any SEC school the greek life dominates the "socal scene" if you will.

I also take this list with a grain of salt ~ its like the polls on CNN about president's approval ratings: who are these people they are polling??

DeltAlum · #6 09-09-2003, 12:45 PM

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Originally posted by damasa
I say we start a pool to see how many times this ranking of top greek school is posted in the same forum in, let's say a three month period. Who's with me?

I don't think I can count that high.

AOIIalum · #7 09-09-2003, 01:24 PM

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Originally posted by damasa
I say we start a pool to see how many times this ranking of top greek school is posted in the same forum in, let's say a three month period. Who's with me?

I'll go out on a limb and say it'll come up at least once/week, so that's anywhere from 12-15 times.

Angels&Arrows · #8 09-09-2003, 02:02 PM

When I click on the link, it takes me to MSN home page? Can someone post the information on GC, or tell me how to view the link?

Thank you!!!

Moxie · #9 09-09-2003, 02:14 PM

Colleges Where Frats and Sororities Rule
The Princeton Review

1. DePauw University
How students feel about social life at DePauw depends primarily on how they feel about the Greek system, which "definitely dominates the social scene." Warns one student, "If you're not into Greek life, don't come here! That's where everything is at here!"

2. Washington and Lee University
The W&L social universe revolves around the Greek scene. Comments one student, "We have the greatest fraternity scene in the country. Period." Because "fraternity parties are open to everyone, except for special functions," W&L suffers less from Greek/independent antagonism than do many other Greek-dominated campuses.

3. Indiana University - Bloomington
Students note that the Greek system has a very strong presence at Indiana, perhaps even as strong as the famous IU basketball team. While some students crow about the wonderfully diverse student body, others complain that while "the majority of people here are very friendly," the population "is very divided [by] race, Greeks/non-Greeks, and majors."

4. University of Colorado, Boulder
While the frat and sorority scene is huge at Colorado, students report that the CU student body consists of "a combination of rich kids and hippies, kids who don't care about classwork, and kids who are super-competitive, studying hard during the week and letting loose on the weekends." Students come to CU for the peerless quality of life, and by nearly all accounts, that's exactly what they get. The city of Boulder offers "an endless amount of things to do." Those willing to travel a little can harvest what most consider the area's pearl: some of the best skiing and snowboarding to be found anywhere.

5. Southern Methodist University
Social life equals Greek life at SMU, so much so that one student advises prospective freshmen to "be Greek, or don't go at all." In the sea of fraternity and sorority jerseys, many students point out the positive aspects of the robust Greek system, including "a strong sense of campus community." This community is also known as a "socialite breeding ground" where "you've never seen so many BMWs in [your] life," and "'Your father is a CEO of what?' " is a well-worn pick-up line.

6. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Diversity, student activism, and a college town with "piles to do"--one has the sense that things are all good in Ann Arbor. Of course, a thriving fraternity and sorority scene is just part of that diversity. A junior describes the situation this way: "The amount and quality of extracurricular activities here are phenomenal. It almost makes me want to take one class per term so I can use all my time for these activities." And that's just at the university!

7. University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
The "overwhelmingly conservative" students of 'Bama admit to a wide, well-defined divide running between the Greek and independent communities. Writes one GDI, "The Greeks can be nice individually, but as a group they can be somewhat snobbish." Independents especially resent the sense that "the Greek system here at the university, referred to by many simply as 'The Machine,' basically runs the school. They control the SGA and nearly every campus group. For non-Greek students, it's hard to escape from under their umbrella."

8. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Many Illini tell us that they "did not know it before coming here, but the U of I is a huge party school." The campus is "very Greek; it seems like everyone is in a fraternity or sorority." One typical student writes, "There's not much to do in the cornfields of Champaign-Urbana [sic], but...[m]ost people go out on weekends, to the bars, house/apartment parties, and after-hours parties at fraternities. During the week, many people go out as well. The weekend definitely starts on Thursday, though."

9. Wake Forest University
The lively party scene here revolves around the Greeks and area bars and clubs. Frat parties "are completely open and welcoming to all students and provide dancing and free beer," but upperclassmen eventually "tire of the frat scene. Even so, we are comfortable with the social options at Wake." Many complain about the university's restrictive regulations, especially those concerning alcohol. Beyond the party scene, "opportunities to get involved on campus abound: there are a ton of clubs, teams, and organizations to join."

10. Dartmouth College
The Greek life dominates at Dartmouth, where "frats are the entire social scene," as one student claims. But while fraternities play a big role in having fun, there are many other weekend options. Outdoor activities are a popular recreational alternative in this "beautiful, intimate, and friendly environment."

CatStarESP4 · #10 09-09-2003, 03:50 PM

Is this information up to date? I heard the Dartmouth abolished the Greek System. Is it making a come back all of sudden? Just curious!

33girl · #11 09-09-2003, 03:54 PM

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Originally posted by CatStarESP4
Is this information up to date? I heard the Dartmouth abolished the Greek System. Is it making a come back all of sudden? Just curious!

They tried, but they failed miserably. None of the students want to get rid of it. There are more restrictions than there used to be though.

shadokat · #12 09-09-2003, 05:28 PM

33, you mean Clarion and Bloomsburg aren't on the list?? That's just bull!!!

GeekyPenguin · #13 09-09-2003, 05:56 PM

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Originally posted by damasa
I say we start a pool to see how many times this ranking of top greek school is posted in the same forum in, let's say a three month period. Who's with me?

Along with famous alums and best national group?

Erik P Conard · #14 09-09-2003, 10:23 PM

Whoever said CU at Boulder was a big greek power must either
be brain dead or has never been there.
It is shitty housing, musical chairs...
Groups which have folded at least once at CU include SAE,
Beta, Phi Delt, TKE, Sig Ep, ATO, Kappa Sig, Delt, Pike, Fiji,
Lambda Chi, Delta Chi, Delta Sig, maybe others, and a lot of
these have not returned. Sigma Nu and Chi Psi have stayed
and done well....the others...look at the housing at Missouri,
Kansas, Kansas State, Iowa State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State,
Nebraska...all infinitely better than CU. The average chapter
sizes at CU pale in contrast to KU, Oklahoma, Mizzou, K-State,
Nebraska.
Aw, come on, CU is not even close.
Rich kids, yes. Spoiled, yes. Few chapters have advisers, few
housemothers, CU does not even recognize Greeks any longer.
The legal drinking age was raised to 21, also.
Naw, CU is not even close, not even in top 20.
Erik P Conard, Denver

DeltAlum · #15 09-09-2003, 10:40 PM

Erik,

Just gets back to the point we talk about every year at this time: The Princeton Review just isn't believable when it comes to these Best Greek and Best Party School "surveys."

My suspicion is this:

If they send out 100 "surveys" to School A which has a population of 100 -- and they get 100 back saying "'A' is swell", and then they send out 5000 "surveys" to School B which has a population of 5000, but only get 17 back saying "'B' is swell," school A will be ahead of school B on the "Swellness survey."

EVERY time one of these comes out, there are comments like, "I go to school A, and this just can't be right."

Because it probably isn't.

And, once again, the Princeton Review has absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with Princeton University.

edited to add: Erik, as I'm sure you know, the former Delt House at Colorado was spectacular before being trashed several times -- the final being the third time we revoked their charter shortly after locals alums had donated about $1.5 million dollars for renovation. I will be surprized if we ever recolonize at CU.