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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous[b]]W&L is the definition of a bubble for very well off, private school southern preppies. [i]It's like being on another planet (or the most elite version of a junior country club). Be warned if you are not from this world, it's a tough 4 years. Also need to have floppy hair, like searsucker and elephants.  The study abroad trips are also out of control....sometimes literally, know a kid who was airlifted by private medical helicopter...[/quote]

The big difference between UR and W&L is the percentage of Greek. When we toured we were very put off by the fact that 80% of W&L is Greek (now 75% - I just checked) and participation is so expensive that W&L feels obliged to post costs of Greek life on its admissions page - which I’ve never seen another school do. The big downside to this structure is that the school has a hard time attracting URM students because even if given full tuition, they most likely can’t afford to participate in Greek life, so sit in the library from Thurs night to Monday morning while the parties are going on. I got this info straight from a chair of a dept who is a friend. We never applied.[/quote]

As someone whose kid actually goes there (Junior) and independent, not in Greek life by choice, the above statement is false. My daughter and her independent friends go to all the parties and are often invited to fraternity and sorority formals as guests. Her social life has not suffered one bit because she isn’t in a sorority.  All her friends on significant financial aid that do participate in greek life are able to afford the dues. The greek organizations do have some financial aid available. Greek housing is owned by the university so it is covered by financial aid like any on- campus dorm. [/quote]

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