<p>I'm pretty interested in Elon University at the moment but am a little skeptical at the percentages of students there that are in frats and sororities. Are there any Elon students who want to clear this up: does the Greek life (26% of males join, 43% of females) feel overwhelming at Elon? Should I still consider Elon even if I don't plan on joining a fraternity?</p>
<p>I am a senior at Elon University, and I am not in a fraternity. When do arrive on campus as a first-year student, the greek life on campus does feel a little overwhelming at first, but once you find your niche of friends, you'll be just fine.</p>
<p>And though a lot of people are in it, everyone is still friends with everyone else. I have a good number of friends in greek life that I see all the time- maybe more than their brothers or sisters see them.</p>
<p>Yes the stats are big compared to the size of the school, but don't let that scare you away.</p>
<p>DW</p>
<p>waiteelon85, my son is looking at Elon in August. He is not a drinker (at all) and is very shy, but receptive to making new friends. Are there things for non-drinkers to do? He really likes following college sports. I know that he will have to get involved in extra-cirriculars right from the beginning, and that is up to him, but is it a real search to find others who do not drink? Thanks if you can answer these questions!</p>
<p>waiteelon, Without a car are you going to be unhappy at Elon? Any way to get to a store without a car? Thanks.</p>
<p>My daughter is also interested in Elon. We did the summer tour only so it is hard to judge whether she would fit in. She wants to do an overnight before committing. But she would need to find a student host. It sounds like the university does not set this up? Does she need to contact a student on her own? She also would not like a big drinking scene. What are some activities on weekends that are not drink related? She doesn't really care if others drink but is looking for other activities. A little off topic, but she is looking for dance classes as an ec. Are there many classes?</p>
<p>My D will be starting out at Elon next month. She seems open to the Greek concept although it doesn't seem to jive with her generally liberal lean. We'll see. Regarding cars and shopping, Elon is a great place to walk but you can't walk to a grocery store. There's complete shopping a few miles away (near I-40) but only a quickie store/gas station next to campus. But from what I've heard there's decent food on-campus and the dorms don't provide much as far as food prep options anyway (combo fridge/zapper). We're debating whether to let my D take the old Honda or leave it here for her sister to use in HS. I'm not convinced every student needs a car. I think many will have them and will help others when needed. Having said that, if one want's to be fully independent or travel to some different places (beach, mountains or even Chapel Hill etc.) without group plans a car would seem like a big plus.</p>
<p>My daughter will be starting her second year in August. We didn't let her take a car the first semester and she did fine (found rides with friends when needed). She did need a car the second semester because she had a class that did internships in town. But, if she didn't have that class she would not have taken her car till this year. It did make it easier for us since she could drive home on breaks without us having to get her.</p>
<p>With regards to greek. She did not rush last year, but may decide to do it this year. I don't think her social life suffered at all. Some of her friends are greek and some aren't.</p>