<p>Hi, i was wondering what the social life for junior transfers is like at UPenn. I know they don't all necessarily live together. Is it hard to meet people without going greek? I don't like the hazing aspect of frats.</p>
<p>anyone have an answer</p>
<p>Honestly, being at Penn has been one of the most insular experiences I have ever had. Not all, but a large majority of, the students here are very much in their own worlds and if you don't fit a certain social norm, prepare to be ostracized. I suppose a good way to meet other students with similar interests is to join clubs here because we have so many of them on campus.</p>
<p>iheartpenn, how many years have you completed at Penn?</p>
<p>And how are you able to characterize "a large majority" of the 10,000 undergrads there? How many have you actually gotten to know?</p>
<p>Since Penn is a fairly large school, it's necessary to form smaller social groups to make it more manageable. This can be comfortably intimate, though at times stifling. You won't be ostracized for not fitting a certain social norm, but... don't try to be something you're not. There are many types of people here and if you find the right group for you, you'll probably love it. If not, I can see how it would be a lonely existence. </p>
<p>To be completely honest, I think the social life of transfers can be difficult if they don't already know people here. I highly recommend going Greek. It might be weird to be in a pledge class with freshmen, but you'll have the older brothers too. Hazing is pretty much universal, but it ranges from mild to a little more extreme. Would you be looking for a typical Animal House-style frat, or just a group of guys?</p>