<p>Excellent point sabaray. I wasn’t trying to make a dig at Greek life at all, or the students who choose to be involved in it (DH & I were both Greek). I just wanted to make a point that Greek life is a part of UVa, but in no way ‘runs’ the university.</p>
<p>I didn’t think you were, blueiguana. 
The majority of D’s friends are active with Greek life but they have calendars that are full of other activities as well. We’re in agreement - Greeks do not run Grounds.</p>
<p>It’s a good idea to drop your preconceived notions over the next week, or you’ll be in for a rude awakening when you get to school. About 30% of the UVA population is involved in Greek life - hardly a majority, and not quite a third. I don’t know what you define as “running” UVA, but you can’t point to prominent campus groups or leadership positions and definitively say that they are where they are because of their involvement in Greek life (except, obviously, for IFC/ISC roles). Joining a fraternity or sorority isn’t some golden ticket to the promised land of social excellence, top-notch involvement, and a Lawn room with your name on the door. Some people who go Greek are the type to become hyper-involved, and some are the types to coast on their Greek involvement and spend the rest of their time at UVA partying. </p>
<p>Unless you think getting tapped for Eli is the greatest thing that could happen to you at UVA, I’d suggest getting involved with stuff you’re interested in first semester (and trying not to drool with awe when a “frat bro” walks by).</p>