<p>I think if she had it to do over again, she would choose to live in a learning community or substance free housing. I suspect that kids who choose those situations are more likely to be serious about academics. I’m sure there are serious students in all the dorms but she just happened to be placed with a group that is all about partying and drinking and just so not like her and I think she would have increased her chances of finding her people sooner if she’d chosen to live with people who shared an academic interest.</p>
<p>SillyStokey, we are from the north, but overall are still impressed with Elon, in spite of the rocky start. And even though my d has had some rough times, she truly is excited about the academic program now and getting involved in some interesting stuff.</p>
<p>Through it all, she has continued to insist that she doesn’t want to transfer. </p>
<p>Fingers crossed, I think this is going to be ok.</p>