Princeton sends letter to parents regarding concerns about Greek Life

[tld221]

Just read up on eating clubs - that sounds like so much fun. I see how its existence cuts into greek life - bicker clubs seem to bring money into the university and the social aspect seems to be much like what greek life offers.

But I can also see how bicker clubs can be economically/racially divisive, since it costs more than a meal plan, and may resemble an old-boy's-type network (ie "my mom/dad/sister/cousin was part of XYZ Club and so will I) that racial/economic minorities may not have access to.

Then again I know nothing about Princeton. Is there a "stereotypical" type of person who joins an eating club? It seems like its integral to campus culture and administration doesn't want that to fade/become less favorable.

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by tld221

Then again I know nothing about Princeton. Is there a "stereotypical" type of person who joins an eating club? It seems like its integral to campus culture and administration doesn't want that to fade/become less favorable.

Everyone I know who went to Princeton--of all racial and socioeconomic backgrounds--joined an eating club. For some, the costs were comparable to what the campus meal plan would have cost. Some were really inclusive and accepted all types of people, while others were a bit more exclusive.