<p>“…there are many other ways / places to socialize… I mean, this is New YOrk Cty, not middle of nowhere.” </p>
<p>Actually D2 found that it is easier to socialize in “the middle of nowhere”, where life is more centered on and near campus, and people routinely go to near-campus house parties held by their friends, for free. Frat parties at Columbia were the closest analogs she found in the Columbia community, but of course you have to be into that scene to enjoy them. Most of the other places to socialize she found in NYC wind up costing money that is a scarce resource for college students, was her opinion.</p>
<p>From what she told me, the diminution of greek life at columbia would be a real loss, for some students at least.</p>