<p>My D is a junior this year and very interested in applying to Elon next year. We visited in February and she loved everything about the school. The only concern I have is that it is a small campus, and not near much of anything. She will not have a car, so will be tied to campus. She does not drink and is very much NOT into the whole party scene. Does anyone know what the kids do when they aren't studying or attending classes? Is Elon considered a party school? Would she be able to easily find others who also don't drink as their primary social function? I appreciate any info.</p>
<p>Is your D interested in Greek Life? Check out the high percentage of Greek Students.
I know people who attend Elon that love it , but they do drink so I don't know if that makes a difference. My D does not drink as well and decided a larger school would offer more alternatives - who knows.
Good luck!</p>
<p>My son graduated from Elon in 2004. Unfortunately he did drink, but according to him, alcohol is not pushed upon people at parties and many students attended parties and did not drink. The frat parties on campus are "policed" by campus security and over 21's wore a bracelet or something to show they were allowed to have alcohol. Elon has a lot of opportunites for community service and hosts many outdoorsy trips like camping, rafting, hiking, etc. My son did have a car, but many OOS students did not, so I don't think getting a ride over to Chapel Hill, etc. was ever a big deal. Another thing we liked about Elon was that S. said that drugs were very much a rare thing there (of course alcohol much more present). Admin. there was great and personable. His girlfriend attended UNC and he said really there was more going on at Elon on campus than at Chapel Hill (if you don't count the Franklin St. and all the off campus stuff at Chapel Hill)</p>
<p>drinking goes on at all college campus', it's just the matter of how it happens
i visited my brother at his school and noticed the stark difference of drinking there and at high school parties
at college, it is much more of a social gathering where alcohol happens to be present while at high school parties, it's more of a gathering around alcohol.
the option is there, and it is a matter of personal choice rather than expected because it is not the full reason for "partying"
i have to think that your D will make the decision that is best for her based on her knowledge as opposed to the social stigma often associated by parents to going to a "party school".</p>
<p>in the end, however, i know countless people that have told me that you can be as busy as you want on any campus. this meaning that you don't have to have free time to go to parties, you can always have other activities taking up your time . . . if you choose to partake in them.</p>
<p>ps, i know that the frat parties card at the door and do not let people in that are under 21</p>
<p>Thanks for all of the real life experience info - it sounds like a pretty safe environment! I loved Elon when we visited so that is all good to hear.</p>