Greek life at the Southern Ivies

[Elephant Walk]

Originally Posted by ree-Xi

/hijack/ Sorry, I have to giggle at the term "Southern Ivies". The schools you reference are not Ivy League, for two reasons: The term "Ivy League" originally referred to a eight private schools in the NCAA athletic conference. More contemporary usage of the term "Ivy League" referrences the group as the country's oldest, academically prestigious universities. (Thank you WIKI). As someone who has lived in the northeast my entire life, I had never heard the term "southern ivies" until about a year ago, and it was here. It just seems like an odd concept to me. /end hijack/

As to your questions - you can look up the answers online; I am sure that there are stats on size/percentage of Greek life, and anecdotal evidence of positions, clubs, participation, etc.

Pretentious much?'

edit: And if you're considering UVa, you mind as well consider UNC as well.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by Elephant Walk

Pretentious much?'

Well, given where she said she's from, isn't this question somewhat redundant?

[ducking and covering]

And I agree -- if UVa is to be considered, it makes sense to include UNC as well, although I figured that the OP had her reasons for asking about 3 specific schools.

[NutBrnHair]

Originally Posted by ree-Xi

/hijack/ Sorry, I have to giggle at the term "Southern Ivies".

Giggle all you want to -- you're the one who has never heard the term.

[epchick]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

Giggle all you want to -- you're the one who has never heard the term.

She's not the only one who hasn't heard the term.