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Greek life, anyone? Rush is a big deal here, and if you live on South
Campus you're first year, it's almost a must. North Campus houses more
independents, though. The campus is "dry", but all that means here is
that you can't buy liquor on your meal plan. The school is pretty much
divided half and half, but everyone's involved in something. There are
two big ministries on campus - Wesley Foundation and Campus Crusade for
Christ - which are both havens for social activities. Almost everyone
you meet is involved with some sort of spirituality group, or else
they're looking to be. People do date here, but let's just say this:
Every guy at SMU is dating someone, but most girls don't have a steady
boyfriend. For some reason, with some of the Playboy ranked hottest
college girls in the country, SMU boys go off campus to get their
lovin'. There aren't Greek parties on campus, because we're dry; all
Greek parties are bused to local bars like Bar Dallas or Across the
Street Bar so that students can enjoy their spirits and get home
safely. You rarely hear of a drunk driving accident here, because
everyone's on buses when they're drunk. There are lots of resteraunts
within walking distance of campus that accept Pony Express - the student
charge account at SMU. Some of the favorites are Jimmy John's Gourmet
Sandwiches, Roly Poly, Le Madeleine, and Smoothie King. Snider Plaza is
also home of locally renowned Kuby's, Food from Galilee, Peggy Sue's
Barbeque, Cisco Grill and other Highland Park classics. More classics
include Cheuy's (mexican food), Wild About Harry's (frozen custard), and
Pacuigo's - an Italian gelato style ice cream place that everyone
loves. Shopping around SMU is what you'd expect from any school
nicknamed Southern Millionaire's University: designer shops and upscale
chains. There's also an Urban Outfitters nearby, which is pretty
popular with the artsier students. The school has several traditional
events every year, including a Celebration of Lights in December that is
basically a multi-culturalized lighting of the tree and caroling.
Apparently it's pretty popular, but I've never been. Nobody turns up
for the football games, but tailgating always great turn out.
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