<p>I’m not sure what about Emory’s social experience is dismal. They have a very healthy (and non-exclusive) Greek system, there are, literally, hundreds of student organizations on campus and they are well promoted and well funded, and the resident life office puts on plenty of events for students on a regular basis.</p>
<p>As long as you have access to a car the entire city of Atlanta is also at your disposal, and for upperclassmen Emory is very close to several districts like Little Five Points and Virginia Highlands that have a numbers of bars each.</p>
<p>I think a part of what you’re running into is the fact that college is comprised of kids from various age groups and with differing levels of maturity. I think, as a freshman with no car who is trying too grow up it might seem more frustrating than it does by your junior year when you have a little more freedom. I also think that Emory, maybe a bit more than most schools, enforces some of those restrictions on underclassmen. Also, some college kids are just a little on the stupid side and don’t know what’s good for them.</p>
<p>All of the above being said, Emory is not a party school. If you are looking for a school with a rockin social life and a bit more craziness, go with Tulane. Emory is more focused on the academics.</p>