So, Lehigh is perfect for me in every way except one. It is famous for the Greek life domination on campus. Makes me think that an introvert with no Greek life leanings would not be able to have a social life there. A good social life I mean, where I can find lots of other people like me who spend their time in the library or taking walks around the magnificent campus . Would you say this is true?
You’ll be fine. Remember, 40% greek life means 60% independent. You’ll find most students aren’t even in greek life. And plenty still like to socialize with a tight group of people
This subject comes up a lot at Lehigh and other Greek heavy schools. Although S doesn’t attend Lehigh, he goes to a Greek heavy school in the south (final choice was actually between Lehigh and where he attends). His school has similar numbers in size and greek participation. He is not greek. Was not interested in that. Many on this site feel you must be in order to “thrive”.
I’m happy to tell you he is thriving, has tons of friends (both greek and non greek) and couldn’t be happier. Actually has a very tight group of friends that do a lot of things together (almost like they formed their own involuntary coed frat) including partying.
Like Lehigh, they rush spring semester (which is great so you get to make friends, figure out college, etc. before all that other stuff) . His group, mainly from his dorm, thought they may have to rush for access to parties but instead decided they would create their own and it’s worked out fine.
I would advise you to be open to exploring new activities including greek life and see what feels right. Yu might decide to rush. You might decide it’s not for you. Either way, nobody really cares. That’s what’s great about college. Do your own thing and find others to join the band.