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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is your kid the "sorority princess" or "captain of the cheerleader squad" archetype? If so, then Vandy is a perfect fit. If she's introverted and not a social bee, then she might find it a frustrating place. Vanderbilt has always been known for having a very hierarchical social structure akin to a high school. Greek Life is a huge deal on campus for white kids, and students are sorted into specific social status lanes rather quickly.  [/quote]

My kid actually attends at this moment and none of this is true. The university has been trying to destabilize and drive out Greek life for a decade. It’s dying on the vine and females who want to can go to any party on campus. Non-greek activities dominate and if you’ve been to Nashville in the past several years you understand this.

The southern Belle / beau thing is long over and the oncampus vibe in 2025 is not substantially different than the vibe at other T15 schools packed with academic winners from all over the US and abroad. My kid’s entire dorm floor 1st year was Asian kids from NY/NJ and white STEM nerds from California.

There are 3-4 greek houses where legacy and Bama rush nonsense still carries the day but that is a drop in the bucket of a 7,000-enrollment undergrad. [/quote]

Yes, but DC saw it in action yesterday at anchor day. The private school kids from NY/CT, LA and Chicago were quickly in their own circle. 
There are 2-3 top sororities, and these girls want to be in them all. You could see it happening. All the Asian kids are outside Greek life. Automatically.

Nice boys don't get into frats. And it sucks. Saw it in action with older kid from our HS.[/quote]

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