I got a message from them too. From what I've seen, they are well known in NC. But from what I have seen from what shows up on YouTube about there college, I decided it wouldn't be a very good school to go to. The first two results for ECU on YouTube were a bunch of people partying at the school. I realize that's not all they do there but it just makes the school look bad so I'm not putting at as a school of choice. There ROTC might be amazing but they don't look very good as far as how the other students spend their time
I think I saw the videos you referenced, unless your attending a SMC, you're going to find that most universities could put together similar videos. Looks like these videos are part of a promoted series that students from various universities have put together.
Granted, some schools may have a reputation that leans toward a party school, but the choice is yours as to how much you participate.
Never discount a school because of a few videos made to highlight the party atmosphere of the school. If you looked at some of the other videos you would see how they highlight many of the positive aspects of the school.
I would offer this advice, if you attend a traditional college you will be surrounded by many different people with different goals. If you start judging others on how they spend their free time your going to be very disappointed with any school you attend. College kids blow off steam, they attend parties, when they reach 21 they go to the local college bars and clubs....and yes some of them can get pretty wild, that hasn't changed since I was in school. The point is to have a balance, know what you can handle and don't get caught up in only the party, keep your goals in check and don't do "Stupid Stuff", and you'll be fine.
Bottom line...It's OK to have some fun, just know the boundaries.