<p>For most people, wherever you go, you will find people who share your values and interests. I go to Princeton, a school known for its somewhat elitist “eating clubs,” which define the party scene. I loved almost everything about Princeton, but not being fond of either drinking or dancing, was worried about not fitting in.</p>
<p>A semester later, I am still not comfortable with the eating clubs, although I don’t think they are as elitist as people claim. However, I am perfectly happy there, both academically and socially, even though I have only been to “the Street” ( Prospect Street, where the clubs are located) once. Many of my friends, both in my sub-free dorm and out of it, are also happier with smaller, more low key social settings. At first, I worried that the high percentage of my friends who had chosen not to take part in the dominant social scene indicated that I was not experiencing “the real Princeton.” But then I realized that I had also found “the real Princeton,” even if my experience was, because of the type of person I am, different from that of most students. I have friends at Rutgers and Penn State who have had similar experiences.</p>
<p>I have other friends who have become more social than they were in high school, and that is fine, as long as they are responsible. You should also remember that even people who like the party scene don’t generally take part every day. Most schools only have two main party nights.</p>