<p>Downtoearth, it depends on your child. Some students want the experience your H describes, and it is there. I’m not sure if that is a fraternity/sorority thing, but even if it is … I don’t think all fraternity/sorority members are that formal. Others are not into that scene, and they find their own happy niche. My D is completely disinterested in the greek scene (although she has friends in sororities & fraternities). She is very involved in campus activities that interest her, and she has an active social life. She has never been to a Vandy football game (she has been to a couple UMich games, though!).</p>
<p>It is a big enough school that there is something for everyone.</p>