<p>im social and ill be honest, i love to party, but i also am top ranked in my class and looking for a good school. but im not sure if im that into being in a sorority because i dont really want a clique in college you know? but if you want to have fun, have "connections" or whatever and generally a good time is being in a frat/sorority necessary? and also whats the community like, are people generally close?</p>
<p>Hi! </p>
<p>Many people at Wake were their val/sal at their high school. Many sorority girls have high GPAs here as well (you can find each sorority’s average GPA online I believe, and you cannot be admitted to one unless you have the required GPA, but that’s different for every sorority/fraternity). One of my best friends is in a sorority, and her GPA is a 3.85. One of her good friends in her sorority is holding down a 4.0 as a pre med student. </p>
<p>Some sororities, as they are everywhere else, are more cliquey than others, but I don’t know anyone who ONLY hangs out with the people in their respective Greek organization. Most people are good friends with the people on their halls and people in many different Greek organizations, whether they themselves choose to be Greek or not. </p>
<p>There are also service Greek organizations on campus, if that’s more your thing. You can research all of these organizations on the Wake website.</p>
<p>You will still be able to get into parties and whatnot if you are Greek or not. Greek organizations are not the only party hosts at Wake – sports houses, the drama house, etc all throw parties. There are lots of non-alcohol-related things to be involved in as well! Plus, in order to be in a sorority here, you definitely DON’T need to be a drinker/partier. Lots of girls in sororities don’t drink or party … it depends on the one you join. I honestly believe there is a Greek organization here for everyone – but if you don’t decide to go Greek, that’s perfectly fine, too!</p>
<p>People are generally pretty close here. If you’re walking alone and someone else passes you alone, 99 times out of 100 they will smile, wave, and say hello. That’s one of the best things about Wake. Some people will see you coming from a mile away and hold the door open for you. Since Wake is a relatively small school, it feels like you always know someone around you, but there are always people you don’t know as well. This makes it pretty close by default. It’s really not hard at all to make friends here. People will always have a problem with their school, but I have never heard anyone here complain about lack of awesome people. </p>
<p>In short, if you don’t want to read all that stuff:<br>
-You can be in a sorority and have great grades.
-You can come to Wake and not party at all if you don’t want to, and you’ll still be busy with lots of activities that you can join that aren’t party/alcohol related.
-You will never be short on friends here. </p>
<p>:) I hope this answers your question! Good luck with the rest of the decision process – I hope to see you here next year.</p>
<p>is social life basically all on campus stuff at wake?</p>
<p>do people ever get “citations” or “written up” at Wake?</p>
<p>are they strict on alcohol/drugs?</p>
<p>is social life basically all on campus stuff at wake?</p>
<p>No. Fraternities, sports houses, etc, all have parties off campus as well. Fraternities have their pledges drive everyone to and from the houses to avoid drunk driving, etc. A good portion of stuff is on campus, though, just because it’s a lot easier to get people to and from fraternity lounges than to and from houses. </p>
<p>do people ever get “citations” or “written up” at Wake?</p>
<p>Yes. If you’re throwing up outside, you’re getting written up. If you’re walking around the quad with a beer in your hand screaming obscenities, you’re getting written up. If the police bust a party and you’re under 21, you might get written up. Basically, if you’re on campus and you’re not acting like a moron, you’ll be fine. No one will get on your case. If you’re a complete mess you’ll probably get written up. It’s really common sense. All of my friends drink and none of them have ever been written up. Off campus it’s different though since it’s the Winston police. Just use common sense and you’ll be fine. Also, if one of your friends drinks too much and you need to bring them to Student Health, you and your friend won’t get in trouble, which is a really good thing about Wake. And the thing is, that’s absolutely 100% true. </p>
<p>are they strict on alcohol/drugs?</p>
<p>Mentioned above.</p>