Anonymous
Post 05/03/2025 06:09     Subject: Christopher Newport
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How big is Greek life? DD isn’t interested in sororities. Would she have no friends? She’s not a big partier, and would be looking to things like performing arts (theatre, singing) as extra curriculars to get involved in.


Can she go to VCU?

She doesn’t want to major in anything with performing arts. She’s interested in chemistry or math. Her ECs are performing arts and she wants to be able to continue them, for fun, but not as a major. VCU is in consideration, though.


While VCUarts is an excellent part of VCU it’s not the only part of VCU by any means. She can get an excellent college education there in chemistry or math. Please get more information on VCU and add it to her list.
Anonymous
Post 05/03/2025 04:30     Subject: Christopher Newport
I think VCU has two strengths, arts and also the fact that it’s in a city near a major medical facility.

If your daughter is at all interested in science, math or healthcare, VCU is a great place to get an education.

CNU feels more like a small town little art college than a large city urban College like VCU, so that is probably the primary difference
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2025 23:22     Subject: Christopher Newport
Anonymous wrote:Sorry, that should be UMW!

Thanks, that’s actually in her top two, so that’s nice to hear!
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2025 18:04     Subject: Christopher Newport
Sorry, that should be UMW!
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2025 18:04     Subject: Christopher Newport
Anonymous wrote:How big is Greek life? DD isn’t interested in sororities. Would she have no friends? She’s not a big partier, and would be looking to things like performing arts (theatre, singing) as extra curriculars to get involved in.


Not sure if you’re the OP or a different poster, but I’d look at UNW for a kid with those criteria. Might be a better fit than CNU.
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2025 15:14     Subject: Christopher Newport
I think the campus is really pretty. You should visit, plus they encourage interviews. The Greek scene seems pretty low-end compared to what I see at big schools. DD could change her mind, they don't do rush until January.
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2025 15:04     Subject: Christopher Newport
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How big is Greek life? DD isn’t interested in sororities. Would she have no friends? She’s not a big partier, and would be looking to things like performing arts (theatre, singing) as extra curriculars to get involved in.


Can she go to VCU?


That sounds like a better fit. Mm ore arts majors, less in the way of Greek life.
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2025 14:51     Subject: Christopher Newport
Anonymous wrote:I was told at one point that CNU has 25% Greek life. It’s there but not pervasive. With 80%+ of the students living in the dorms, the social life is concentrated with your classmates since the dorms are segregated by class. Its overall pretty quiet socially and I don't think there is a huge party scene, but there are sports, clubs, football, large marching band program, intermural and dorm activities and also a sizable arts program including theater, music and visual art. They have a nice performing arts center on campus. There are only 2 dining halls so you see everyone regularly. Seems to be a mix of students, from the artsy kids to the athletes to the PLP/Honors students and everything in between.

This is very helpful, thank you.
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2025 14:50     Subject: Christopher Newport
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How big is Greek life? DD isn’t interested in sororities. Would she have no friends? She’s not a big partier, and would be looking to things like performing arts (theatre, singing) as extra curriculars to get involved in.


Can she go to VCU?

She doesn’t want to major in anything with performing arts. She’s interested in chemistry or math. Her ECs are performing arts and she wants to be able to continue them, for fun, but not as a major. VCU is in consideration, though.
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2025 12:47     Subject: Christopher Newport
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:They are giving good money to top students. I know very smart high achievers who went to CNU. The size was right, good food, pretty campus, and cheerful vibe. Their families didn’t have much money for college so when the choice was between W&M at full pay and terrible food and dorms or CNU at a very low price with a lovely campus and yummy food they chose CNU. Also, all the grads I know are working in their fields right away.

Difference in quality too large to be swayed by dorms and food, IMO, but good for them.


Do: my takeaway was it was largely financial based decisions. The food and dorms is just how you console yourself when you cannot afford w&m full pay.

Smart kids--graduate with minimal debt
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2025 12:46     Subject: Christopher Newport
I was told at one point that CNU has 25% Greek life. Its there but not pervasive. With 80%+ of the students living in the dorms, the social life is concentrated with your classmates since the dorms are segregated by class. Its overall pretty quiet socially and I don't think there is a huge party scene, but there are sports, clubs, football, large marching band program, intermural and dorm activities and also a sizable arts program including theater, music and visual art. They have a nice performing arts center on campus. There are only 2 dining halls so you see everyone regularly. Seems to be a mix of students, from the artsy kids to the athletes to the PLP/Honors students and everything in between.
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2025 12:01     Subject: Christopher Newport
Anonymous wrote:How big is Greek life? DD isn’t interested in sororities. Would she have no friends? She’s not a big partier, and would be looking to things like performing arts (theatre, singing) as extra curriculars to get involved in.


It exists - but is not big compared to other colleges.

Performing arts suggests VCU though.
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2025 10:47     Subject: Christopher Newport
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How big is Greek life? DD isn’t interested in sororities. Would she have no friends? She’s not a big partier, and would be looking to things like performing arts (theatre, singing) as extra curriculars to get involved in.


Can she go to VCU?


+1. Not only does VCU sound like a better fit, it’s a better and far more diverse and interesting school.
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2025 10:29     Subject: Christopher Newport
Anonymous wrote:How big is Greek life? DD isn’t interested in sororities. Would she have no friends? She’s not a big partier, and would be looking to things like performing arts (theatre, singing) as extra curriculars to get involved in.


They have excellent performing arts.
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2025 09:49     Subject: Christopher Newport
Anonymous wrote:How big is Greek life? DD isn’t interested in sororities. Would she have no friends? She’s not a big partier, and would be looking to things like performing arts (theatre, singing) as extra curriculars to get involved in.


Can she go to VCU?