I have done extensive research on Bucknell University, and it is one of my top choices for college. I have noticed that it is known for academics, athletics, partying, and greek life. I am not interested in joining a frat, nor do I take much of an interest in partying. Would I fit in at Bucknell?
I’m wondering the same thing on my daughter’s behalf.
@bs23432 and @Squirg - My good friend’s daughter is introverted and not a big partier, frat, athletic person. She graduated from Bucknell and is currently employed, utilizing some of what she learned while at Bucknell. She did not ever feel that she fit in at the school. I believe if you were to ask her if she would go there again if she had to do it all over again, she would say no. I am certain her mom would also not recommend Bucknell for her. I suppose the best thing to do would be to go visit for an overnight and see what you think.
My D is a sophomore at Bucknell. I think she would say that there are plenty of introverts at Bucknell but that they don’t necessarily “fit in” to the overall social vibe of the school. Greek life definitely dominates the social life and she has told me that if people ask her directly (she is a tour guide) she will tell them that if you are 100% against Greek life, Bucknell may not be for you. That being said, there is definitely an alternative social scene at Bucknell if you look for it and she has plenty of friends who are independent and enjoying their time there. It helps if a student also is involved with another group (i.e. music, theatre, the arts, a sports team, some other club/activity) and that becomes the social life. And she has also said that there really is a sorority / fraternity for all types of people - definitely a range of overall vibe within the different houses. So it is important to visit and spend some time on campus and make an informed decision.