Going Greek?

I am surprised more people have not chimed in on this topic. People usually have pretty strong pro or anti feelings about the greek system.

I was the same, only had an older brother who had been greek, and thought I was too studious to really be into that scene. But he had a lot of great memories and experiences from it. You should talk to you brother.

I found that it was really great balance for my major, which was 90% men, to have a house full of women friends. Also the social balance to the all the studying was important- knowing after a long day in lab, I had a really fun theme party, contest or date function to attend instead of just hanging out at the dorm. As far as cost goes, it really isn't that expensive in the college scheme of things. It was less to live in a house with a cook and a housekeeper with all my sisters than in was to rent an apartment and buy groceries!

The greek system also offers a lot of opportunity for leadership, community service, organization/planning, team building and social networking (both within and after college). Being part of chapter instantly gives you something in common not only with your sisters, but with all the other greeks- it really makes the campus feel like a community for you.

At the very least, I'd say check out rush. Those girls are there to tell you all about it. On my campus, there was a house for everyone, even the girls who weren't stereotypically what you'd expect of a sorority girl. If you feel like it's not for you, you haven't lost anything. No one says you have to pledge.

Good luck!

I went Greek and have no regrets about doing so. I go to a small liberal arts school where Greek Life is a large part of the school but by no means is it the only part. It is different at other schools. Hazing doesn't go on in Greek Life like it used to, it is pretty strict on both University and National levels.

I love my sorority it has allowed me to make a ton of friends I wouldn't otherwise have made. It is amazing to have a ton of girls you can hang out with whenever.

No matter what you decide, go through recruitment because then you will know if it is for you or not. Just because you rush it doesn't mean you have to pledge and just because you pledge it doesn't mean you have to formally join.

I recommend it. Joining Alpha Phi Delta was the best thing I ever did. I made so many more friends then I already had and my friends from before supported me the whole time. I made great connections for my future as well as people who I know I be friends with forever. There is no other experience in the world like knowing you are part of something that really matters. Give it a shot and rush, if you don't end up liking it, you are always free to stop.

Going Greek helps you get to know people around campus. They make you maintain good grades. There are plenty of activities to keep you busy. You can make great friendships.

The downsides can be... if you spend too much time on the social aspect your grades can slip. The cost is kind of high for dues and stuff.