<p>A couple of things…</p>
<p>re: Empty stadiums. I believe that if the stadium were on campus it would fill up no matter how the season was going. It’s a long haul to the new stadium (though worth the drive as it is incredible.)</p>
<p>Vinceh- Congrats to you and your son.</p>
<p>My own son had hesitations his first year or so. Made friends but was not into the off campus party scene. The girls could get into bars at 18 and the boys at 21, so they couldn’t go along. Had friends, but they were not always around to do things with at night. For him, the frat made a world of difference as there is a “group” to hang with and do planned activities with. His friends had pledged before he did so he was left out of the loop.</p>
<p>Son could be graduating now (has enough credits as a 1st semester Jr and finished a major and minor last spring) but opted to stay and graduate on time, in the spring of 2011 and get another major. UM is too great to leave!!! We are very happy and supportive of his decision.</p>