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theta12
Kenyon College '12
Majoring in English
Member since 8/10/2011
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Greeks Throw Most Parties
Greeks live together in "division" housing, dorm rooms grouped together in the residence halls on the south quad. In other words, they are integrated with the rest of the non-Greek students. There isn't much commingling between Greeks and non-Greeks in those dorms, though, except during parties.
Greeks throw most of the parties at Kenyon. They are either in the lounges of Old Kenyon or at the fraternity's house/lodge. The parties are usually open to the whole campus, so there isn't a lot of pressure to join a fraternity or sorority just to go to parties.
Professors generally look down on the fraternities and sororities at Kenyon. The psychology department especially seems to go out of their way to try to demean the Greek reputation. That being said, a large population of Greeks score well above the average GPA at Kenyon.
Without Greek life at Kenyon, there would not be much of a social scene.
Aug 10, 2011
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Great School for Nerds
One of the best parts of Kenyon is the academics. Kenyon has wonderful professors in most subject areas. Professors are accessible and willing to go out of their way to help a student achieve his or her goals. Students are serious about their studies and students will often keep discussions alive long after they've left class for the day.
Kenyon's community is another great feature. Since almost every student lives on campus, the student body is very close to one another. Everyone for the most part is kind and considerate and eager to meet one another.
Kenyon is a great school for the quirky student who loves learning in an encouraging atmosphere, and who loves to let loose on the weekends.
Aug 10, 2011
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KAC
Kenyon's Athletic Center, the KAC, is exceptional. It is humongous, with a pool, squash courts, tennis courts, track, weight room, movie theater, basketball court, and more. The best part about it is that it's open to all students, not just varsity athletes.
Aug 10, 2011
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Old Kenyon
Old Kenyon
A look at the upperclass dorms.