<p>When people talk about that, I think it's because the South is too much about tradition and good old boy-ness. The guys all care about football, drinking, and girls...and the girls care about...football, bake sales with their sisters, and boys. It's so typical.</p>
<p>Another factor is that the Greek scene seems to be more dominant at some Southern schools (not that plenty of Yankee schools don't have big Greek scenes). Two examples of where this could be a knockout factor for someone who prefers no or low key Greek: W&L and Wake Forest.</p>
<p>Sorry about the redundant post above ...didn't notice the other 9 pages of posts after...duh...</p>
<p>To Xanatos (post on pg. 1)</p>
<p>As a moderate, I think this country is becoming too radicalized anyway. Thats why our elections (presidential and congressional) have closer and closer margins every year. People vote for parties rather than candidates, which is troubling. </p>
<p>I believe intellectual and ideological diversity should be cultivated at every college and university, and I am proud to attend a school where free thinking and open discussion on political issues is the way of life, as far as I've observed (read my other posts and you might figure out which school it is). Unfortunately, many schools that claim to be "liberal" actually harbor an oppressive ideological circle which has yet to be broken, and has generated much disrepute, especially for a certain top university in New York City. </p>
<p>If you're interested in learning more, pick up the Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI) Book "Choosing the Right College". </p>
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