<p>Vanderbilt is frat-based. However, once kids are juniors and seniors, they head to the bars mid-town and downtown. Nashville offers a lot off campus that everyone can enjoy. Lots of places to eat out, etc.</p>
<p>Not as sure about Cornell. “Collegetown” is limited. Ithaca is small. There are 44 fraternities there - but I hear they are all very different. At Vanderbilt, they all seemed rather similar. From what we can tell, Greek Life is definitely a presence, but lots of kids are happy there without doing it.</p>