Carnegie Mellon University Campus Life

Not the best, but definitely a variety of choices.

Definitely not the best food I've had; I suppose it's to be expected of campus food. Some places here are better than others, but none of them are ever worth getting excited about.

the food is as expected for a university. you can find a wide variety of things to eat, but it does get boring after some time.

Much better food options are coming, but for now, CMU's on campus food is pretty much what you expect for college food. It is a la carte, not buffet style, so you can go to any of the various eateries and get a meal + side + drink, which is nice because at least they make it fresh for you. The meal plan is quite expensive.

There's a place to eat that will satisfy just about anyone. Just don't expect too much beyond the notion of 'good' food.

Some great restaurants around campus

Dining on campus is average. There is no central dining hall, just individual restaurants scattered throughout the campus. There is a pretty good variety in terms of cuisine. Outside of campus, there are more places to eat.

The food itself is really quite good, but the dining system takes some adjustment because it's very unique. Rather than having one central dining hall, we have about 30 eateries all around campus that are set up like small restaurants. It's nice to have such a variety of places to go, but it can be difficult to agree on one place when all your friends have different opinions.

Terrible, learn how to cook for your own good.

The one downside is CMU's food options. The hours for many of the eateries at times can feel different than the typical college student. That and the prices and quality of the food can be questionable. However places like the Exchange and the Underground typically have decent food and you can live eating the food here.

There is a decent amount of Greek life on campus, but there is no pressure to join a frat/sorority, and people tend to get along regardless of the Greek life situation. I am not a part of Greek life here, but several of my friends are and they seem to like it.

Typical

I am part of Greek life and while CMU keeps a tight lid on it, it can still be fun if you know how to have a good time!

I feel that the Greek organizations here are pretty chill compared to the ones in the south. The process to join a sorority is so nonpartisan that you (and your parents) can be confident that you chose to join a sorority because you felt that you belonged there. The fraternities are more relaxed during rush time, but there really is no pressure to join or act a certain way. What I really appreciate about rushing is that there is no hazing or push to join a certain organization. I joined a sorority and have never felt more involved and cared for in my time at CMU.

I'm not involved, but I have friends who are that enjoy it. It's probably more low-key than average college greek life, but that depends on which greek house you choose to join. Frats play a bigger part on campus than sororities.

Used to be good but the school is trying to get rid of it. I wish I had joined a GLO since that's where most of the normal/social CMU students can be found.

Present but not overbearing. It's there if you want it (and is very active) but completely avoidable if you don't. About a quarter of the student body is Greek.

I'm Greek, along with 23% of campus. People who want to be Greek are, and they still have non-Greek friends as well.

FMR wasn't the most fun but I'm completely adoring being a sister. You should at least check it out. It by no means is dead. About 25% of campus is Greek.

I'm a member of Alpha Phi women's fraternity, and so far I love it! About 30% of campus members are associated with Greek life. My sisters are like my second family here at school.