<p>Hello,</p>
<p>I am a prospective Vassar student. I am currently waiting to hear from them concerning EDII. I do however find one thing about Vassar peculiar, the lack of greek life. I know it is common place now for most LAC's especially previous all womens ones, not to condone or have any fraternities or sororities. THe reason I find this strange though is that unlike some other LAC's Vassar is older, more well known, very local to the ivies, and heavily built on tradition. You look at these older schools, especially the ivies, i.e. Yale, that are extremely rich in the Greek community and the spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood.I do recall however during my campus tour that at one point there were 2 fraternities at Vassar (am I mistaken in this notion?) I have no experience ever with fraternities or sororities, however I do believe that the notions that they are juvenile and harmful to the student body are erroneous. I would like to know, if any one does, what the new presidents position on greek life is at Vassar. Also if anyone has any feedback as to the benefits greek life has had or the harms it has createdfeel free to speak up.</p>
<p>the new President comes from Williams college which does not have greek life so there is no chance she is going to change of support greek life at Vassar. Vassar's social life is built around the dorms. Each has its own character and friendships initially develop in the dorms as much as anywhere else. The sense of community and loyalty to your dorm is very strong. Vassar does not need Greek life. It does not seem lacking in anyway because there are no frats or sororities. It is just how it is. It is so unimportant once you are on campus. your life revolves around your interests--sports, music, drama, whatever it is so you form groups of friends based on a common thread or with those who live near you.</p>
<p>I graduated from a large university and was in a fraternity. At large schools fraternities and sororities serve an important purpose - allowing students to join an intimate group for friendship which is something they cannot have at a dorm sleeping 500+ students alongside other similar dorms...I am still very actively involved on a national level as an alumnus and believe they are vital to large universities. Vassar is not one of these so I agree there is no need for them, especially due to the inclusive culture Vassar tries to promote.</p>
<p>exactly, Native NJ, the dorms really serve that purpose. Vassar is so small and intimate that it is easy to find a group to be with without a formal process</p>