Non-greek at Vanderbilt

midmo
Sun, 27 Mar 2011 22:04:54 +0000

Son is a senior. His long-time girlfriend is a senior, also. Neither has participated in the Greek scene, neither fits the stereotypes I encounter on CC, but both have really enjoyed their time at Vanderbilt and think Nashville is a great place to go to college. Both are very serious students.

I know a few students on CC have disputed that non-Greek students can ever really be part of Vanderbilt. I don’t know what to say to that. I know my kid, I know his gf, and I know what their experiences have been. They have been involved in clubs, volunteer work, research jobs, campus jobs, difficult academic programs, and so. They are very much a part of the campus, and they are happy.

I happen to be in Nashville at the moment. I spent last night with them, and I asked them what their summary feelings were, partly because of some of the stuff I have seen on this site. Their answers were the same as ever. Great place, great town to go to school in, great opportunities.

Neither are southerners, in case you are wondering.