What is the social atmosphere like for transfer students?

klinger
Wed, 24 Aug 2016 11:59:15 +0000

[From a non-Greek perspective]

The “freshman experience” is overrated, don’t worry too much about that. My daughter lived in Bowen freshman year, then 3 years in North. There were good friends made freshman year that stuck all 4 years, but she also made very close friends her Jr and Sr years. Given your situation, I would recommend Watauga over North. North is an old hotel, with exterior doors on every room. This seemed to limit social interaction IMHO. If Watauga is suite or hall style, I think you’ll get a better social experience. Also, my son is a Sophomore, lived in Metcalf his freshman year, now lives in Wolf Village. Again, I think he’s going to enjoy it more and look back on his “freshman experience” as a bit over-hyped. My daughter and son had no interest in Greek life, only because they didn’t see the need, and didn’t want to get locked into a particular social circle. But I recognize those can also be positives for others looking to get plugged-in. Good luck!