Social Life/People at Bucknell

morrismm
Sat, 19 Jan 2013 20:24:23 +0000

SoCasd–and others interested in Bucknell–the Bison is located on campus and sells things other than food. For instance, my D said, it carries some drugs (aspiran, etc.), tampax, condoms. I’m not sure what emergency items your D needs.

Also, the bookstore is indeed now downtown. But downtown is about 5 blocks away. It is definitely walkable. Actually, before the bookstore being relocated downtown, there was no bus from campus to downtown because it is so close. And it involves no hills, totally flat. Easy bike ride too.

And there are regular buses to Walmart, located in Lewiburg, and the mall (and other stores like Kohls, Target, etc.) about 12 or so miles away.

And again I have to say that there is a life other than being Greek at Bucknell. My D was not a member of a sorority and had a social life, and others on this thread have indicated this also.

I do not want to suggest that the Greek system is not a big part of Bucknell life. It is just not the only part. Many frat parties are open to all. Mixers ( between a sorority and a frat) are not. D said, first years can’t rush and many seniors go to the bars (whether they drink or not) and do not care as much about their frats or sororities. Non-greeks have their own parties. Plus there are numerous campus activities. If 50% are Greek, 50% are not. I do not know the percentage that are not Greek, but it is obviously more than 25%. Probably 35-45%. There must be something for these students to do.

SoCasd, I hope your D is able to find a group of friends or activities to fulfill her social life.