English student studying in Florida

[angels&angles]

Well, if you think about it, although when US students go abroad many of them go to London, Rome, Paris, etc, there are also many who end up in smaller cities/towns/universities, because that's the program that appeals to them or that their school exchanges with. So, it's not so unlikely to have some students at OU. Which is actually a great university, although OKC and Norman suck.

[jj2203]

It is indeed, it also has a fabby football team, a beautiful campus, a rather good nightlife and some crazy weather... all in all A LOT better than I expected it would be!

You should, it is a really great programme - it's allowed me to do something a bit out of the ordinary, and I know that I have made some lifelong friends

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Oh, I agree, I was just surprised to hear that would be a big one. I can think of plenty of reasons, when I stop to think about it though. When I was going abroad, things like cost, course availability, and the SA program itself were as important as the actual location.

[AZTheta]

jj2203, if we have questions, will you be hanging around GC for a while after you return to Scotland?

[Tulip86]

Originally Posted by AzTheta

Side thought: I know that UCBerkeley has a sizable foreign student enrollment. OK OK the California girl only thinks of California, I know, I know. I expect there are other universities with large enrollments of foreign students. Hmmm.

I know UCBerkeley has a lot of International students and they sometimes participate in Greek life as well. A friend of mine is there right now and he lives in a fraternity house there (although he's not a member)

[AZTheta]

Originally Posted by Tulip86

I know UCBerkeley has a lot of International students and they sometimes participate in Greek life as well. A friend of mine is there right now and he lives in a fraternity house there (although he's not a member)

Thanks,Tulip86, and for reminding me that the correct term is "international students". DOH. I recall driving by the International House on my way to pick up my dad at work (he worked on Bancroft, just south of campus) and seeing the throngs of students. Used to love the intersection of Bancroft and Telegraph. I miss Berkeley. OK, back to the thread topic.

[Psi U MC Vito]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

Oh, I agree, I was just surprised to hear that would be a big one. I can think of plenty of reasons, when I stop to think about it though. When I was going abroad, things like cost, course availability, and the SA program itself were as important as the actual location.

Decent amount of study abroad students at University of Idaho and I have actually met a guy who is an international student from NZ studying here, not study abroad.

[jj2203]

AzTheta - I guess so... if not I could PM you my email address or something?

[Regina.George]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

I'm a little shocked that people would come from abroad to go to Oklahoma.

Why would you be shocked by this?

[Mevara]

I think this program is a great idea, except that they never get initiated into the chapter. I wonder why they don't, anyone know? Maybe other campuses could implement this like they do upperclassman quota and call it an international student quota.

[ExchangeStudent]

I'm a little shocked that people would come from abroad to go to Oklahoma.

IMHO, those who value the international experience will not care where they go, as long as they go. Be it Norman, Oklahoma, or New York City, it is about experiencing a culture different than your own. It does not have to be the biggest city as long as it is abroad. I think that Norman would be a cultural shock from someone in other parts of the USA! Have we not seen how different Greek life is different in the South compared to other parts?! I can only imagine what someone from the United Kingdom would think!

I will get off my soap box. And, I think that I might even post my Recruitment Story...stayed tuned...but don't get hold your breath, just yet.

[Splash]

At University of Miami, you can certainly go through rush, but also, fyi, there is one sorority that is constantly COBing I believe.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by Splash

At University of Miami, you can certainly go through rush, but also, fyi, there is one sorority that is constantly COBing I believe.