Would a sheltered prep school kid fit in a southern school?

<p>Got into Carolina!!!!!!-political science. I have lots of questions about if i will fit in or not. If i come off as arrogant or mean, please bear with me as i assure you i am not doing it intentionally, and apolligize in advance. Thanks!</p>

<p>I went to a extremely pretentious new england boarding school and played lacrosse and did rowing, so i am that "type." I am from a boston suburb. Male. I LOVE southern culture from the food to the hospitality. I am totally the "yes mam, no sir" type.</p>

<p>here are my questions:</p>

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<li><p>Is there a large prep school crowd there? (exeter, deerfield type) I want to meet new people, but i was hoping to also find my little home that im comfortable in</p></li>
<li><p>How is the diversity? Is it mostly public school NC kids from middle class? From boarding scshool, most of my friends were very very wealthy legacies</p></li>
<li><p>How is the dress style there? I absolutely LOVE the southern preppy scene, embroidered vineyard vines khakis, bow ties etc.....my wardrobe is all pastels (again sorry to be stereo typical but that was my environment....)</p></li>
<li><p>are there many "formals?" like southern balls or something? Id love to experience that type of party scene.....tux/tie and dresses for the ladies.</p></li>
<li><p>the size is what most concerns me.... will i be able to have my own group of friends? or is it just a chaotic sea of people??</p></li>
<li><p>how are out of state prep school kids looked upon? is there reverse snobbery? i know at some state schools people HATE prep school kids because they automatically assume they are snobby.</p></li>
<li><p>Can out of state kids get into decent frats? or are they all reserved for the varsity athletes basically? (i am not going to be playing lacrosse or rowing)</p></li>
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<p>Thank you for taking the time to read this post!! I truly appreciate any help /contribution you can give me</p>

<p>anyone have advice?</p>

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<p>State schools in general are not very popular with the prep school crowd. As im sure you know, the majority seek ivies and top LACs. I’m sure your counselor can tell you how many Choate has sent in recent years.</p>