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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Our kids mulled it, but in the end, they didn't feel like they would quite fit in, socially. Our kids are very bright, but artsy and more introverted, individualistic types, definitely not Greek system material. Our kids have ended up at schools where they could blend in seamlessly without a second glance. Where they can streak and dye their hair on occasion and nobody will notice or care, wear quirky thrift store finds instead of Lululemon and American Eagle Outfitters, or whatever. In the end, it's all about fit. Every kid has to go on feel and pick the school where they walk on to the campus and say: this is me, this is my vibe. We all thought the gym was very nice, though![/quote]

I have two kids at JMU and neither had any interest in Greek life.  Oh, and they often wear thrifted clothes and have lots of likeminded friends.  I think you are really over-generalizing the student population.  It's only about 20% Greek.[/quote]

But the Greek system runs the social life there, it was obvious to the naked eye. The program kid wanted is stronger at other state schools. Campus was too spread out, buses required. Kid was driving their own decision and ended up at a school that outranks JMU in chosen fields (major and minor) and has stronger national name recognition. If kid moves to the West Coast, people will still know the name. JMU they would have to google.[/quote]

The Greek System does not run the social life there, what an odd takeaway. The school is only 20% Greek. When I went there, none of my friends were in sororities and it was around 20% Greek then too.[/quote]

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