<p>There has definitely been some awfully unfair Greek bashing in the past, and very one-sided and vile at times. A couple of the posters making nasty, inflammatory, and false accusations have never given proof when pushed. If they did have proof, what are they doing on CC instead of going to authorities if even half of what they write is true? The answer should be obvious to anyone. </p>
<p>To be extremely clear, I’m NOT referring to this OP or his query. It’s very nice for a change to see your genuine interest in a fair assessment, mrkawa. Hopefully, you’ll feel more comfortable that you have a good idea of the Greek system at Lehigh as more people respond. </p>
<p>Hope you enjoy the rest of your senior year, mrkawa. My son loves Lehigh, from the moment he set foot on campus during his college search. If you do decide to attend Lehigh in the fall, you’ll have the opportunity to meet people in the various houses and get a feel for whether or not you find a good match, or if you even want to rush in the spring. My son formed great friendships on his dorm floor that will likely be lifelong friends. Most of his friends decided to not rush, but that has not had any impact on their friendships. He went into the decision to rush or not with an open mind. He decided to pledge when he found a fraternity with brothers that he really likes, but that is just one aspect of his Lehigh experiences. Academics come first. Of course, each house will have its priorities, and just like every fraternity at every college, some will party more than others. From what I’ve heard and seen, there is a good bit of variety. </p>
<p>Whatever you decide, best wishes for a great college experience!</p>