<p>FWIW</p>
<p>My son is a senior at Vanderbilt. Although a very social person, he has never had the slightest interest in joining a fraternity. He has a lot of friends, and he has never lacked for entertainment. His girlfriend is a senior at Vandy also; she has never had any interest in joining a sorority, has not lacked for friends, or entertainment, or activities on or off campus. Both have been highly successful, and both recommend Vanderbilt to younger acquaintances who have no interest in Greek life.</p>
<p>I will add that both are broadminded people, and don’t care if other people want to join Greek organizations. The university isn’t that small, and Nashville has plenty to do. There really is room for everyone.</p>
<p>As for hazing, the original topic, I have no knowledge of any sort on that subject. But, as others have pointed out earlier in the thread, more eloquently than I can, those who contend that there is no life at Vanderbilt for those who don’t join fraternities are suffering from tunnel vision. They need to get out more.</p>