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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Another University of Rochester graduate. I didn’t mind the cold and I had fun at first but it’s very Greek heavy and International.  I was assigned a Physics Professor as a counselor and I think I met with him once. Zero help for a first generation college student.  I had friends but no friendships that lasted. Once I stopped drinking and partying I basically felt alone because I didn’t join a sorority.  Basically zero career or academic counseling. I made it out ok but not because of help or guidance from the school.  I hope that’s changed.  As a first generation college student I wouldn’t have considered transferring but I guess in hindsight that could’ve been an option.  As a cute, white, smart girl I know I had it easier than most and it still was barely enough.  I would only recommend it for my child if they were interested in pre med, physics, or business.  [/quote]

I’m the PP who had original UofR post. I did join Greek life (sorority) only because there was nothing else to do and I didn’t really click with anyone freshman year.  The only plus was having stuff to do and always someone willing to watch movies instead of going to a frat. It didn’t help with life long friendships. And it really was just a matter of convenience.

For all those hating on Greek life there is a plus side. Decades later, I am active Greek alum with national. I mentor undergrads from the sorority (not from Rochester) and help them find internships, first jobs and navigate through the college to real world transition. It’s really meaningful for me and them. A sorority alum from another school did it for me - many moons ago. I joke that I was an awful rush pick as a “sister,” but now Im an awesome “sorority aunt.” [/quote]

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