Florida Southern College

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<p>Florida Southern is probably my top choice right now. I’m a northerner who physically can’t tolerate the cold, so going down south is my best bet. However, I’m having a very hard time finding a college that meets my wishlist down in the south (minimal greek life, mid-sized (largest i’ll go is 15,000), decent-good nightlife, athletic clubs and intramurals, people from different states and decently diverse). Florida Southern is my top choice as of now, but there are a few things i’m concerned about (in order of importance). Also, my SAT score is an 1870, and my GPA is about a 3.6</p>

<p>1) Greek Life: I do not plan on joining a fraternity or sorority. I am considering running for their Cross Country team, but I fear if for some reason I decide not to after doing it for a bit, I’ll be sort of alienated. I wouldn’t really care if it wasn’t such a small school, and news wouldn’t be spread around quickly. I am worried though about how much Greek life there is at FSC, and if I would fit in if I don’t join a sorority. </p>

<p>2) Small Size/Nightlife: I felt very comfortable during my visit, and have felt similarly at other small schools. I want a good social scene/night life at whatever school I go to, but that isn’t overwhelming like a lot of larger schools. However, I also don’t want it to be completely sober and everyone singing campfire songs around a picture of the pope. I’m looking for something in the middle. Would i get that at FSC?</p>

<p>Thank you very much! Also, if anyone knows of other colleges (not necessarily in Florida) that sound like a good fit down south, please let me know. Thank you!</p>

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<p>You won’t find pictures of any popes hanging on the walls of Florida Southern College–the private school is connected with the United Methodist Church. Interestingly though, more Catholic students attend FSC than Methodist students. FSC’s ‘Cornerstone’ foundation in my opinion gives FSC a Masonic vibe. Friends of mine have attended and graduated from FSC and are very pleased with their experiences and education at FSC. They did sports at FSC too.</p>

<p><a href=“https://www.flsouthern.edu/Student-Life/Cornerstone.aspx[/url]”>https://www.flsouthern.edu/Student-Life/Cornerstone.aspx&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Rollins College in Orlando, Florida might be a good fit.</p>

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<p>Eckerd College is in St. Petersburg, Fl. No Greek life, great study abroad opportunities, most of their students are from more than 900 miles away, many from abroad. Good merit money with your stats.</p>