<p>D is accepted to Stanford, and is excited about her studies, but is wondering about availability of organized social activities. After working so hard these last four years, she wants to succeed academically but have some fun while doing it. Her other college options offer more structured social activities (greek system, eating clubs, regular dances, buses to off-campus games etc.) Some students are more comfortable with organized functions, rather than always relying on being able to find ad-hoc, spur-of-the-moment get togethers. I realize that these are minor concerns compared to the larger opportunities college provides, but any information on social and/or greek life would be appreciated.</p>
<p>Sorry this really isn’t helpful, but what exactly are eating clubs and do colleges other than Princeton have them?</p>
<p>Hello: Eating clubs are social organizations that, in addition to providing meals to members, offer regular social activities (parties, off-campus activities, etc.) I am not aware of any colleges besides Princeton that has them, but I would imagine some do, particularly if they don’t have an active Greek system. My D would feel more comfortable attending regular organized events or parties – particularly early on in her college years – than having to always put together an ad-hoc get-together herself or with friends. She would also prefer a structured organization that brings women together on campus.</p>
<p>Anyway, anyone have any information on this? Thank you!</p>
<p>Stanford does have sororities/fraternities, but they’re not really dominant on campus. I think perhaps 10-15% of the student body goes greek. </p>
<p>However, Stanford has a lot of houses on the part of campus known as “The Row” that offer a bunch of different living options, some of which offer the opportunity to live with about 30 other girls, if that appeals to your daughter. However, Row housing is typically for upperclassmen only.</p>
<p>its true that frats and sororities make up a relatively small portion of the undergrad population, but a fair amount of the (partying) social live revolves around all campus parties that happen to be thrown by frats. and a disproportionate number of people (when compared to the overall percentage of greek life on campus) who like to go out do end up joining sororities or fraternites</p>
<p>[Greek</a> Life @ Stanford](<a href=“http://osa.stanford.edu/greek/]Greek”>http://osa.stanford.edu/greek/)</p>