Social Scene

Colleges and Universities A-Z Northwestern University
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<p>How is Northwestern socially? I've read many, many reports regarding the dominance of fraternities and sororities on campus, which is scaring me a bit (I'm not big on Greek life at all). Are the students up for intellectual discussions, or are they quick to brand somebody as a 'nerd' based on science or current events related conversations? I really like science and would definitely like to discuss some theories and concepts with my peers without coming off as a total idiot (note the paradox)... is it possible?</p>

<p>Is the student group generally spoilt, arrogant, friendly, judgemental, open-minded? I wish for a much more mature environment as compared to high school... Is NU like that?</p>

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<p>Is it more mature? I wish I could honestly say yes, but a large part of the student body simply isn’t. I don’t know that that’s at all unique to NU though. </p>

<p>There are definitely plenty of people to have intellectual conversations with, and I’ve never encountered anyone judging me as a nerd, and I definitely am and look like one (albeit a decently dressed one).</p>

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<p>buuuump.
Can anyone compare this to an LAC?</p>

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<p>Live in Slivka. You’ll be fine.</p>