<p>I'll respond to Finally_posting and Jovenes next.</p>
<p>As for the living situation, I never had a problem with it. I lived in Building A freshman year and McCoy Hall sophomore year, and I honestly found it perfectly fine. Listen its definitely not the Ritz Carlton but its a not really a big deal. Its perfectly hospitible. My personal opinion - the AMRs are not the best. They are way smaller and relatively ugly, plus the "social" aspect is completely not true; building A + B are just as social.</p>
<p>As for the social life, I'm not sure how I feel about the Blogs as I have not really spent time looking at them. The social life is REALLY fine here. I swear! lol I know the reputation we have and yes this is NOT Ohio State or the University of Florida, but I am a fraternity brother so I can speak about that and say we certainly have fun. In general, the people here are just more mature, the partys don't often get out of control and most of the fraternities do a very good job controlling the masses. </p>
<p>As for the situation with the fraternity that got national attention and I'm really not going to comment on the specific event. I will say that that was the exception, not the rule, and we have never had a situation like that at my house. I will say the fraternities control most of the social life on campus at least the first two years, though down town isn't terrible and there are a few bars around (CVP, PJs, a knew one called The Den...) Personally, I'm most comfortable at my house surrounded by my friends and people I know.</p>
<p>One criticism I will say that is true is that the majority dont go out and party all the time. The people who do tend to know each other, but I've always found that to be kind of nice and reassuring. Everything is pretty laid back that way here. Staying in doesnt make you a "loser" or anything like that, although there is some "clickiness" associated with being in one fraternity or sorority or another, but its not a big deal. The different fraternities and sororities do have pretty defined stereotypes but it usually works out.</p>
<p>I can honestly say, despite what critics say, joining a fraternity has been one of the best decisions of my life. It has been incredible socially, my brothers are my closest friends, but in other ways as well. Our alumni board president even took me to hear the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs this year!!</p>
<p>If you want more specifics answers send me a PM and I'll see if I can help more.</p>