Anonymous
Post 01/25/2026 16:51     Subject: would a kid who is quiet and academic like UVa
OP, your DD sounds kinda awful. FYI, plenty of sophisticated Virginians. If she isn’t interested, why are you forcing it on her?
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2026 16:46     Subject: would a kid who is quiet and academic like UVa
What about an SLAC like Carleton, Davidson or Tufts, if private/OOS schools are possibilities?
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2026 16:44     Subject: would a kid who is quiet and academic like UVa
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Its a big school. She just won't be in the majority.


Meaning the majority of people are more... what, bro/sorority culture in the stereotypical way?


yes
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2026 16:43     Subject: would a kid who is quiet and academic like UVa
Daughter sounds like a snob. Maybe she would like W&L
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2026 16:43     Subject: would a kid who is quiet and academic like UVa
Anonymous wrote:My child, specifically. She is the opposite of a sorority girl. Very sophistocated in my personal opinion and has a lot of experiences kids her age haven't (and vice versa, as she grew up outside of the US). She seems to think it would be a big party with very kids who are very "Virginian," which she finds distainful. Doesn't everyone find their tribe?


She will be ok at UVA but would likely prefer William and Mary or a similar sized private such as an ivy, WashU, or Chicago, to achieve more intellectual vibes.
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2026 16:42     Subject: would a kid who is quiet and academic like UVa
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Sounds like William & Mary could be a good fit for your quiet academic?


+1


She didn't like William and Mary at all when she visited, but couldn't clearly articulate why


If you don't like a Virginian feel and you don't want to be around people who party ever W&M is also not going to be a fit
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2026 16:41     Subject: would a kid who is quiet and academic like UVa
Troll.
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2026 16:38     Subject: would a kid who is quiet and academic like UVa
Anonymous wrote:Its a big school. She just won't be in the majority.


Meaning the majority of people are more... what, bro/sorority culture in the stereotypical way?
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2026 16:32     Subject: would a kid who is quiet and academic like UVa
Its a big school. She just won't be in the majority.
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2026 16:31     Subject: would a kid who is quiet and academic like UVa
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Sounds like William & Mary could be a good fit for your quiet academic?


+1


She didn't like William and Mary at all when she visited, but couldn't clearly articulate why
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2026 16:30     Subject: would a kid who is quiet and academic like UVa
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My child, specifically. She is the opposite of a sorority girl. Very sophistocated in my personal opinion and has a lot of experiences kids her age haven't (and vice versa, as she grew up outside of the US). She seems to think it would be a big party with very kids who are very "Virginian," which she finds distainful. Doesn't everyone find their tribe?


Kids who are very Virginian…your daughter is quite judgmental.


OP here. Yup, I fully agree.
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2026 16:28     Subject: would a kid who is quiet and academic like UVa
Anonymous wrote:My child, specifically. She is the opposite of a sorority girl. Very sophistocated in my personal opinion and has a lot of experiences kids her age haven't (and vice versa, as she grew up outside of the US). She seems to think it would be a big party with very kids who are very "Virginian," which she finds distainful. Doesn't everyone find their tribe?


Kids who are very Virginian…your daughter is quite judgmental.
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2026 16:27     Subject: would a kid who is quiet and academic like UVa
Anonymous wrote:Sounds like William & Mary could be a good fit for your quiet academic?


+1
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2026 16:26     Subject: would a kid who is quiet and academic like UVa
Sounds like William & Mary could be a good fit for your quiet academic?
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2026 16:25     Subject: would a kid who is quiet and academic like UVa
My child, specifically. She is the opposite of a sorority girl. Very sophistocated in my personal opinion and has a lot of experiences kids her age haven't (and vice versa, as she grew up outside of the US). She seems to think it would be a big party with very kids who are very "Virginian," which she finds distainful. Doesn't everyone find their tribe?