Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Funny,
Trying to pin UVA students as notorious alcoholics, any different than a typical undergrad student.
Have you guys been to JMU lately?

"James Madison University (JMU) is frequently mentioned among the top party schools in the US. Recent surveys, such as one conducted by the Wall Street Journal, have ranked JMU within the top 5 schools for party scenes"

Looks like the UVA boosters are working hard to spin the narrative here. If you’re comparing yourself to JMU you’re probably losing the PR battle.

Read the post again, no one is comparing UVA to JMU.

Your kids didn't get in. That's ok, move on.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Funny,
Trying to pin UVA students as notorious alcoholics, any different than a typical undergrad student.
Have you guys been to JMU lately?

"James Madison University (JMU) is frequently mentioned among the top party schools in the US. Recent surveys, such as one conducted by the Wall Street Journal, have ranked JMU within the top 5 schools for party scenes"

Looks like the UVA boosters are working hard to spin the narrative here. If you’re comparing yourself to JMU you’re probably losing the PR battle.

Anonymous wrote:You really need to think about the social fit aspect of this and if you’re on the fence, don’t ED. UVA is intense socially when it comes to alcohol consumption as others have mentioned and that extends far beyond Greek life. If your kid isn’t ready for this, you might want to consider W&M or VT for ED. W&M is a little less intense socially and VT is more of a big happy family. There are exceptions, but UVA is intense and your kid will have to navigate that to find their sea turtles within a sea of sharks.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The dominant personality is Southern. Good luck.

Not true, but there is nothing wrong with Southern personalities all the same.

signed, Transplant from the Northeast who would never move back

Anonymous wrote:Funny,
Trying to pin UVA students as notorious alcoholics, any different than a typical undergrad student.
Have you guys been to JMU lately?

"James Madison University (JMU) is frequently mentioned among the top party schools in the US. Recent surveys, such as one conducted by the Wall Street Journal, have ranked JMU within the top 5 schools for party scenes"

Anonymous wrote:My rising senior is considering UVA as a potential ED. How is the experience if you're white but not into the whole preppy, Greek culture? I mention race because my child isn't a member of any specific cultural group which might be a source of community for some kids who are.

Trying not to stir up anything but genuinely curious. I trust the university is large enough to have all types but interested to know thoughts, especially from current parents. thank you!

Anonymous wrote:The dominant personality is Southern. Good luck.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You really need to think about the social fit aspect of this and if you’re on the fence, don’t ED. UVA is intense socially when it comes to alcohol consumption as others have mentioned and that extends far beyond Greek life. If your kid isn’t ready for this, you might want to consider W&M or VT for ED. W&M is a little less intense socially and VT is more of a big happy family. There are exceptions, but UVA is intense and your kid will have to navigate that to find their sea turtles within a sea of sharks.

Eh, quit being so dramatic. I went to UVA. I've never had a drop of alcohol in my life. I don't party. I was pretty hermit-like, actually. I loved my experience at UVA. I had a few close friends and a boyfriend for a time. I have great memories of taking long walks (alone) around the beautiful campus. I loved the corner and all the shops and lunch places. There was this joint called Cafe Euro where I would sit for hours reading my book, having lunch, drinking tea, by myself. I joined a church and felt connected there. I had great relationships with my teachers. I'd bring a blanket and sit on the lawn and read. It wasn't "intense" socially for me in any way. On my walks I'd see the frat houses but never gave them much thought. I never attended a football game or any other sporting event in my four years at the school. I don't enjoy those things. I have only awesome memories of life at UVA.

It’s Grounds and Cafe Europa. You sure you went there?

Anonymous wrote:UVA has a drinking culture which extends far beyond the greek scene. Cavaliers pride themselves on the work hard/play-harder ethos.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My daughter completed her first year at UVA and absolutely loves the school. She is not into Greek life and does not party/drink. She made friends with a large group of highly intelligent, motivated and friendly students from various states (NY, MD, NC, CT, OH and others) and different areas of VA. None in this friends group are into the Greek life nor party scene. I’ve met them all and couldn’t be happier for my kid that she met her people.

Every school has a fringe/goth/misfit group or two.

Anonymous wrote:Lots of different groups there, like any large school.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You really need to think about the social fit aspect of this and if you’re on the fence, don’t ED. UVA is intense socially when it comes to alcohol consumption as others have mentioned and that extends far beyond Greek life. If your kid isn’t ready for this, you might want to consider W&M or VT for ED. W&M is a little less intense socially and VT is more of a big happy family. There are exceptions, but UVA is intense and your kid will have to navigate that to find their sea turtles within a sea of sharks.

Eh, quit being so dramatic. I went to UVA. I've never had a drop of alcohol in my life. I don't party. I was pretty hermit-like, actually. I loved my experience at UVA. I had a few close friends and a boyfriend for a time. I have great memories of taking long walks (alone) around the beautiful campus. I loved the corner and all the shops and lunch places. There was this joint called Cafe Euro where I would sit for hours reading my book, having lunch, drinking tea, by myself. I joined a church and felt connected there. I had great relationships with my teachers. I'd bring a blanket and sit on the lawn and read. It wasn't "intense" socially for me in any way. On my walks I'd see the frat houses but never gave them much thought. I never attended a football game or any other sporting event in my four years at the school. I don't enjoy those things. I have only awesome memories of life at UVA.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You really need to think about the social fit aspect of this and if you’re on the fence, don’t ED. UVA is intense socially when it comes to alcohol consumption as others have mentioned and that extends far beyond Greek life. If your kid isn’t ready for this, you might want to consider W&M or VT for ED. W&M is a little less intense socially and VT is more of a big happy family. There are exceptions, but UVA is intense and your kid will have to navigate that to find their sea turtles within a sea of sharks.

Eh, quit being so dramatic. I went to UVA. I've never had a drop of alcohol in my life. I don't party. I was pretty hermit-like, actually. I loved my experience at UVA. I had a few close friends and a boyfriend for a time. I have great memories of taking long walks (alone) around the beautiful campus. I loved the corner and all the shops and lunch places. There was this joint called Cafe Euro where I would sit for hours reading my book, having lunch, drinking tea, by myself. I joined a church and felt connected there. I had great relationships with my teachers. I'd bring a blanket and sit on the lawn and read. It wasn't "intense" socially for me in any way. On my walks I'd see the frat houses but never gave them much thought. I never attended a football game or any other sporting event in my four years at the school. I don't enjoy those things. I have only awesome memories of life at UVA.