Joining a fraternity or sorority can be a very pleasant experience; however it is not for everyone. If you are considering going Greek continue reading below to see if it seems like something that might be right for you.
If you are seeking to establish long-lasting friendships then going Greek might be a good idea. This is because throughout the years you will create an almost familial bond. This is why the terms brotherhood and sisterhood are so commonly used in the Greek system. You will also experience more opportunities because of that bond. For example, past members may be able to find you employment after graduation.
And while some of the stereotypes are actually true about Greek life—there is a quite amount of partying and drinking that occurs, particularly in fraternities, and some mild form of hazing might occur upon pledging – Greek organizations also contribute to society in many other ways. For example, every fraternity and sorority is required to participate in numerous community service projects and activities. They also hold fundraisers for local and national causes and even host a variety of academic lecturers and speakers on campus.
But let it be known that going Greek is very expensive and time consuming. Every Greek organization requires its members to pay dues in order to pay for sponsored events, parties, and boarding and housing. Depending on how large and popular the organization is, dues can cost you thousands of dollars. That’s not including the amount individuals spend buying dresses and suits for additional organization activities such as formals. So if you don’t think that joining a frat or sorority seems like something that is in your budget, you should try joining another organization that will cost less and be equally fulfilling.
Also, during your rushing and pledging period (which usually lasts anywhere from a few weeks to a few months) you will have to spend the majority of your time studying the organization’s history and mantras. You will be ‘quizzed’ typically during odd hours of the night.In addition you will also serve as your superiors’ flunky for a few weeks as well. This means you will always be on-call to run errands and complete tasks at your superior’s request. These late night quizzes and your new career as errand boy or girl can heavily take a toll on your study time and academics. This is why usually freshmen are not encouraged to join a frat or sorority since they are just getting adjusted to school.
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