Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming to Hamilton

  • How the fraternity system worked.

  • Just how cold it gets here. The wind is absolutely biting and never stops! Lake-effect snow is shocking—so much can fall in an hour or so—it’s ridiculous!

  • Tour guides grossly exaggerate and even flat out lie in their commentary around campus.

  • Fraternities and sororities are bigger than what you think.

  • How conservative Hamilton is before arriving.

  • Don’t wear open-toe shoes to Bundy parties—ouch.

  • Known more about New York City, designer clothes, and upper-class lifestyles. It’s scary to hear kids talking about their summer homes and designer brands when you’ve never experienced that before.

  • Majors are limited.

  • There is a lot more work than I expected.