<p>Don’t worry about it. It’s perfectly normal to feel that way. I read the same thread right before I made my decision. Needless to say, I had same feelings of doubt. But you know what? It was extremely moralizing to see how many people stepped up to say how much they loved the school and all the great experiences they had. I came here anyway and after almost 3 months, am extremely happy with my decision. Take everything you read on the internet with a grain of salt.</p>
<p>The best part of the school, in my opinion, are the people. There are some extremely kind and accepting people here, all gathered in one place. The things they say about the strength of the community are really true and already some of the people in my hall have become some of my closest friends. Moreover, just about everyone here is really smart or passionate about something. That means I can have really cool discussions about social issues that I wouldn’t necessarily be able to back home and I am constantly learning from others. This happens even with strangers or with people you’d never expect. To put it simply, people care.</p>
<p>If you are not into greek life, it’s honestly not a big deal. Neither am I. There is plenty of other things to do. AMP or Alma Matter Productions holds non-alchoholic events that are actually pretty well attended by students. Among some of the recent ones: concerts by MKTO, screenings of movies, zombie apocalypse (you get armed with nerf guns), glow in the dark dodgeball, and many other things. The Outdoors Club, in my opinion, is also a highlight. They have cool trips into the mountains (at least 2 trips every month) for like 5-10 dollars. And there are plenty of other organizations on campus. Often, they have their own mixers/parties/formals, so you’re not missing out. Plus, if you have a friend in greek life, you don’t have to be in it yourself to go to events. </p>
<p>If you have any questions about any aspect of social life or any specific organizations, let me know. As you can tell, I am enjoying my time here. But hey, I hope other people can contribute to the conversation too. Good luck with your application and enjoy the rest of senior year! I hope to see you among the ranks of the tribe because it really is an awesome place to be.</p>