input needed: quality of education, campus life

Colleges and Universities A-Z Lehigh University
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<p>Lehigh is high on my son's list (top 3). we visited, and came away with a very good impression overall. I would like to help S in his final decision (he may decide to apply ED: everything is ready for the common app "submit" button for a couple of schools on his list). The decision is his, but as a paying member of this equation, I do play an advisory role. </p>

<p>I would appreciate it very much if you share your thoughts. I may present some negative stereotypes, but bear with me. I would like to know whether this is some truth or whether they are grossly exaggerated.</p>

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<li><p>quality of academic experience in fields other than business and engineering.</p></li>
<li><p>attention and support from the faculty/administration to individual students.</p></li>
<li><p>yes, the drinking problem. There is a prevailing view that Lehigh has a major problem in this area.</p></li>
<li><p>Is there campus life for those not going Greek?</p></li>
<li><p>student body: there is a stereotype of Lehigh students being rich, white, shallow, conservative and entitled kids. I know this is a gross exaggeration and awfully unfair description. Yet, in every stereotype, there is a grain of truth at the bottom of the "myth". I would like to hear your thoughts on this. </p></li>
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<p>Please understand that I am not trying to "dis" Lehigh. You can say, if anything, I would like to be persuaded in its favor - it seems like a terrific school and I hope the negatives my son heard are not based on recent reality.</p>

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<p>There are threads on many of these topics that may be more helpful than one or two comments. I can tell you that my son’s experience in all areas has been nothing but positive.</p>

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<p>^^ My son’s experience too. He enjoyed his time at Lehigh during undergrad that he stayed for post grad work.</p>

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<p>hmm this is easy. I go to lehigh…</p>

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<li><p>cant answer as im in business/eng. But from friends in other majors they say its good</p></li>
<li><p>not much attention during class if any at all. office hours are a must if you want to talk to a professor. most will spend time with you if you need it</p></li>
<li><p>yes its prevalent but not much of a problem. most of them just go to frats and drink away so its hidden. i don’t mind it as they keep to themselves unless you go on the hill then you wont see drinking.</p></li>
<li><p>haha i wish</p></li>
<li><p>yes you hit it right on. not everyone is like that but unfortunately a good amount will act this way. there is a good amount of diversity but expect them to be in their own little groups. no mixing of characters at this school.</p></li>
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<p>I have to disagree with number 5 based upon my son’s experience. He has a diverse hall and they do alot together as a group, regardless of ethnicity. My son really loves the kids at Lehigh - they are very friendly and open on the whole.</p>