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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s funny because the snobs that bash VT and choose to not enroll elsewhere are helping VT preserve its character. VT’s historically has always catered to students that are hard workers looking for practical solutions. They are genuine and being able to be yourself makes most people happy.

That is very different from W&M and UVA that were founded to essentially produce a new aristocracy. [/quote]

I had a daughter at each VT and William and Mary.. what are you even talking about? [/quote]

Wow. I was wondering the same. I have a daughter at UVA and am wondering if the poster has ever set foot on grounds. (*Prepares to be blasted as a snob for calling it "grounds."*)[/quote]

My sister and my law school roomate were both UVA grads and I have to say that I found all the references to "the University" "Mr. Jefferson" "on grounds" and "the lawn" to be a bit off-putting....in addition to the sorority row culture.  That was some years ago so perhaps it has all changed, but it would surprise me a bit if the culture that persisted for over 200 years have changed totally in the last couple decades.  My niece goes there now and her SM posts look very similar to the vibe from my sister's day (although perhaps they no longer wear dresses and hats to football games).
  
I mean, that sort of historical-fancy vibe is fine --- some kids really like that.  And I know at least one UVA grad that went total counter-culture as a result, so not everyone has to buy into that scene.  But I can see PP's point that it's a different vibe than what you'd find at VT.  [/quote]

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