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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]VT is a serious top pick for my junior.  Two questions:

1) For a boy that HATES football and basketball, is this an issue?  He is really social and likes sports, just hates these two sports, so he's really looking for a school where the social culture doesn't revolve around football or basketball games.

2) I hadn't realized the part about no on-campus housing after freshman year.  That's concerning.  For kids coming from OOS, who likely won't know anyone in their freshman class, how do they find people?  This seems stressful for a freshman, but maybe I'm just projecting that it would be stressful for me.[/quote]

1.  The social life definitely doesn’t revolve around football and basketball!  I mean, yes - football game days are very fun and I think it’s fair to say most kids look forward to them.  But it’s a big enough school that he would absolutely meet other people who have no interest.  You say he’s very social - that’s pretty much what is so fun about game days.  Tailgating, hanging out with friends, etc. I think the actual football is secondary for many.

Also, there are lots of intramural and club sports he could join if interested!

2.  No on campus housing after freshman year is very typical at most larger schools.  That said, I believe they do have limited on campus housing for upperclassmen.  At any rate, the vast majority will happily be moving into townhouses and apartments after freshman year.  My own DC became really close with three OOS students with whom she moved into a townhouse.  Quite a few of their other friends are also OOS (Colorado, NY, Tennessee, Florida, Michigan, off the top of my head).

No one knows anyone when they first arrive and no one cares who is in-state vs OOS.  They quickly make friends with roommates and dorm mates.  Your son won’t have any problem making friends.[/quote]

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