<p>carolina 1991 - it would not be considered “work/study” as that is paid with federal money - but on the website - there is a reference to student employment - I would look at that.</p>
<p>May I ask roughly how much of the award was loans?</p>
<p>can non-greeks get into fraternity and/or sorority parties…i would like to join a frat as much as the next guy, but i’m afraid its going to conflict with my studies…but i really2 wan;t to party with them from time-to-time…that would make life a lot more fun :P</p>
<p>ejh074 - I sent you a pm with more details on FA.</p>
<p>“Is there some kind of form of transportation to take students to away football games? I really really wanna go to the FSU game, but its in Tally this year.”</p>
<p>Yes – for this year, I know we had transportation to a game in Georgia and one somewhere else. I didn’t go to either but some of my friends did and they said it was fun. Sign up for Screamin’ Demons and you will get all of this information emailed to you as it comes :)</p>
<p>“and what do Work/Study Jobs consist of?”</p>
<p>There are a lot of different work-study jobs available. Some people ref intramural games, some work in Campus Grounds (coffee shop), some work in the library, and some work in more office-y jobs. I don’t do a work-study so I’m not exactly sure how it works, but a lot of them are pretty easy and not too time consuming (for example, at the library and in Campus Grounds you’ll have a lot of free time so a lot of people bring their homework with them).</p>
<p>“I was wondering what campus day is like. Is it worth going? I already know I’m going there but I’m still curious as to what the day is all about” </p>
<p>Hi! I actually didn’t go to Campus Day because I was too busy, but I strongly encourage you to go. A lot of people make friends there, and it’s a great way to meet new students before school starts. I didn’t feel like I was missing much by not going, and I still do not regret not going, but it is a great thing to be a part of. I live in NJ, so transportation would have been a pain, too. If you can’t go, definitely no sweat.</p>
<p>“can non-greeks get into fraternity and/or sorority parties…i would like to join a frat as much as the next guy, but i’m afraid its going to conflict with my studies…but i really2 wan;t to party with them from time-to-time…that would make life a lot more fun :P”</p>
<p>Yes, definitely. This is a common misconception that people, even Wake students themselves, have. Lots of parties are open to everyone – many of the people who think they aren’t don’t try to go to them, which is the root of their misconception. Plus, you’ll definitely have friends in frats since most of this school (and lots of people on your floor) will be Greek. I won’t lie – it is most certainly easier to get to parties if you’re friends with the brothers, but I don’t find it to be a requirement. </p>
<p>Pledging for some fraternities is much harder and more time consuming than pledging for others, but I encourage you to rush anyway! Even if you get a bid, you don’t need to accept it. Rush is in the spring, anyway, so it gives you a while to decide. </p>
<p>As I’ve mentioned before, there is this one frat who has an off campus house that is very close to campus and their parties are always open to everyone during late night. Lounge parties are usually always open as well. Off campus parties are a big harder to get to if you don’t know anyone in them (because you need someone to drive you there, and if you don’t know any brothers it would stand to reason that you don’t know where the houses are/don’t have a driver’s number). It sounds complicated, but it’s really much easier than it sounds. I really like the system – it makes things much safer.</p>
<p>good point. one thing I’m a bit concerned about is that most parties are off campus. Is it like a 5 minute ride or what? At my current school I almost exclusively have to take a cab to parties and $$ rack up. </p>
<p>It seems like getting a ride for a non-greek guy may be a problem (although a small one of course)</p>
<p>Does Wake have a “southern” feel? (My family is southern so this is not an issue but I was just wondering)</p>
<p>Just out of curiosity, are students happy with their Lenovo laptops? Do some still use their laptops that they previously owned instead of the Lenovo one?</p>
<p>“good point. one thing I’m a bit concerned about is that most parties are off campus. Is it like a 5 minute ride or what? At my current school I almost exclusively have to take a cab to parties and $$ rack up.”</p>
<p>Less than 5 minutes to most houses. Most are in relative walking distance, although I would NOT suggest doing that by any means. I’ve taken a cab once since I’ve been here and it only cost a few dollars. </p>
<p>“Does Wake have a “southern” feel? (My family is southern so this is not an issue but I was just wondering)”</p>
<p>It feels slightly southern to me, but I suppose that’s because I’m from New Jersey.</p>
<p>“Just out of curiosity, are students happy with their Lenovo laptops? Do some still use their laptops that they previously owned instead of the Lenovo one?”</p>
<p>Students are split on this one. A lot of people prefer Macs, so they bring their own. I have a different version of the Thinkpad at home, so I love this laptop … plus, they fix them for free (with insurance) and I’ve had a couple of issues with mine (because all technology hates me) so that’s definitely a perk of using it. </p>
<p>The Internet is pretty fast on them and I love its webcam. They’re really easy to use, and they come with a lot of things you’ll need for class already installed on them. Some professors request that you use your Thinkpad in class instead of using another computer, but that’s about it. I would definitely not invest in a second laptop, but if you have one already, there’s no harm in bringing it. I had the “Blue Screen of Death” once on my Thinkpad and they had to ship my computer out to fix it (it was reeeeally messed up). It only took them two days to fix it and have it back, and they allowed me to have a loaner for the time being, but it would have been nice to have my personal Thinkpad with me at school during that time. </p>
<p>Instead of buying a second laptop, I would encourage students to buy an external hardd drive or tons of flash drives. Backing up is the best thing you can do to ensure that your data is saved for good. Wake offers a back up program but I didn’t buy it, so I don’t know too much about that.</p>
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<p>Do you know anything about transfer admission? How hard it is, if your major matters, adjusting to Wake, etc. I already applied, but am anxiously waiting for a decision.</p>
<p>“Do you know anything about transfer admission? How hard it is, if your major matters, adjusting to Wake, etc. I already applied, but am anxiously waiting for a decision.”</p>
<p>Sorry, whoopfer, I actually don’t really know much about transfer stuff 
I don’t know too many transfers here, and the ones I do know I don’t really know well.</p>
<p>Pinkcupcake (love that name) do you know what percentage of girls who rush are invited to join a sorority (say one of their top 3 picks)?</p>
<p>“Pinkcupcake (love that name) do you know what percentage of girls who rush are invited to join a sorority (say one of their top 3 picks)?”</p>
<p>Haha thank you :)</p>
<p>I’m not sure on exact percentage. Recruitment can be really weird sometimes. Everyone is different. Some people get their top choice, some people get their top three, some people don’t get one of their top three and are MUCH happier because of it, and some people don’t get what they want at all so they don’t take the bid (or drop out beforehand). </p>
<p>I’m getting a lot of Greek questions lately so I feel it necessary to divulge some information about myself that I previously tried to keep under wraps – I AM Greek. It’ll be much easier to answer questions this way.</p>
<p>I’m Greek and I did not get one of my top three choices, and look at their pledge classes this year, I’m happy I didn’t. They all got amazing girls, but the girls that I fit in the best with are the girls in MY pledge class. Everyone during recruitment will say “it always turns out for the best” and you won’t believe them and you’ll be upset if you don’t get a bid from the one you want. However, once you’re in a sorority, you’ll be happy with where your end up. Sororities pick girls for certain reasons, and they’ll pick you if you fit in there. </p>
<p>If you participate in recruitment, you’ll probably get a bid from somewhere. Your top three picks might totally change over the course of recruitment. As long as you act like yourself during recruitment, you will end up where you’re meant to be. 
I hope this doesn’t make you nervous – Greek life is awesome and all of the Greek organizations are amazing and respectable. The number one thing to remember is to not get caught up in the “tiers” system – once you’re Greek, tiers are stupid and no one really pays attention to them. Go where you fit in and you’ll totally be fine.</p>
<p>pinkcupcake, Do you know anything about the pre-med program? Specifically how the pre med advisors are (ie are they hands-on and helpful) Is there grade deflation (I hear that Wake grades on a tough curve)?</p>
<p>pinkcupcake, what is general perception of ROTC cadets at Wake? For example, do they stick to themselves? Or interact with everyone? Do they seem overworked? Or do they get down time like most students? On some campuses, the Army cadets are heckled and disrespected. How do Wake students react to seeing a cadet in uniform on campus? My son will be a cadet at Wake. I’m wondering about the campus culture where he’ll learn and serve. Thanks.</p>
<p>I might have posted this already, but I had a few friends from high school that went to Wake with me and were in ROTC. I think there’s time to get involved and do what you want to do outside of ROTC - several of them were Greek, and one went abroad. I never noticed any stigma or disrespect toward the uniformed cadets.</p>
<p>Thanks, juba.</p>