@LoveTheBard I have a hard time with this statement
“During her visit, my D perceived Vanderbilt as being much more segregated racially and socio-economically than other campuses, including – and especially – Rice. Her perception was that Greek life was at the heart of this social stratification”
A visit? One day, one tour? That in my opinion would be very hard to ascertain. I visited the campus and would never walk away with those strong opinions on my first visit/tour. My child goes there and I have been there 3 times …I do not see it segregated racially or more socio economically than any other campus I have visited. And I have visited ALOT between all of my kids. That is a big assumption to make on “a visit” As far as Greek life, it is expensive on ANY CAMPUS as the sororoties/frats themselves do not set the fees. They are set by the national chapters. So, if they are cost prohibitive at Vandy, the same would be at Alabama, Wake Forest, etc. I always find that argument so silly. Sometimes I think the opinions on cc are fueled by underlying jealousy or perhaps denial from said school. I have facts…I have a child who attends. I have gone for weekends at a time to Nasville/vandy. Please don’t comment on generalizations for “a visit”