<p>I am really not interested in a Greek life. From what I can tell, this might work well with the popular extroverted kind of person. But I am not like that. I am definitely a geeky, artsy type who would definitely prefer an intellectual debate at a coffee house over any sort of party any time.</p>
<p>I am trying to narrow down my list. Should I just go ahead and cross Washington and Lee off based on this?</p>
<p>Have you visited? I think this is a valid concern at a college with such high Greek participation rates.</p>
<p>I have not visited yet. It costs a lot. My parents told me I could pick 1 more place to visit. I am trying to decide if this is the one worth taking a risk on. I am suspecting not, based on the heavy Greek system. But, I really thought I should ask as I have seen references to things like “it is not the typical Greek scene.”</p>
<p>I don’t think W&L would be the best fit for you. </p>
<p>Unfortunately we now have 2 threads going. Tell us how conservative you are and in what way, and what your major is.</p>
<p>hendrix college may be a better choice for you.
(an no frats to boot)</p>
<p>Thank you so much for helping me! I do have 2 threads going. The questions seemed different, but I guess they can really be merged. I do not know how to delete this thread though to keep everything on the other one.</p>
<p>Because W&L has such a high percentage (75-80%) of students in Greek life, it is less “exclusive” than at many schools. Kids go Greek at W&L who would NEVER do that at SEC schools, and while there are a few houses at W&L that are like the stereotypes, there are many houses that are much lower-key. There are many “geeky, artsy types” in both sororities and fraternities at W&L. There are also other campus groups and service organizations where you can meet people if you decide Greek life is not for you.</p>
<p>You should definitely look at William & Mary. Most intellectual, non conformist school in the South.</p>
<p>zobroward, I think Hendrix is going to be far too liberal for this OP.</p>
<p>sally305, op never said anything about conservative/liberal traits</p>
<p>In a previous thread he has. He’s skeptical about Carleton for its liberal leanings.
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<p>whenen in that case what sally 305 says stands.</p>
<p>There are many students at W & L who don’t drink and aren’t in frats, you will find friends like yourself. Unless you pick a school like Grove City or BYU alcohol will be around. If everything else is a fit, give it a shot</p>