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What Should I Know About Greek Life in College?

What are the factors to consider when deciding whether or not to 'go Greek'? What are the pros and cons associated with doing so? Who should join the Greek system, and who should not?



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by smiles33

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Apr 17 '00 Greek life from the eyes of a GDI
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by Bryan_Carey
Sep 28 '01 Should You Become a Pledge?
Choosing to join a Greek society is a personal decision and you must consider your time, money, and other sacrifices of membership... read full review
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by Candice923
Jan 05 '06 College 101: The Process of Joining a Greek Organization
Thinking about joining a Greek Organization? Read This!... read full review
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by lizzyc3
Aug 23 '06 Going Greek When You Least Expect It
Give Greek a shot.... read full review
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by JuiceJW
Jul 14 '01 Frat Life: Problems, Misconceptions, and Revelations
Some people are better off with it, some people are better off without it, regardless College will be a wonderful time for everyone.... read full review
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by fallyn96
Jul 13 '00 Rushing the Perfect House.
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by levda
Jul 07 '00 A different kind of Greek- Business Fraternities
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by CJsMommy
May 08 '00 To Greek or Not to Greek.....That is the Question
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by martytdx
Oct 12 '00 To Frat or Not to Frat - An informed opinion
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by healdkw
Feb 15 '00 Fraternity Life a Great Experience: A Reponse to Alkaiser
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by petunia0384
Dec 29 '05 A Guide to Joining a Sorority
Greek life, though not for everyone, can be an exciting and memorable addition to college life.... read full review
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by muffyfufu
Aug 16 '00 The Real Truth About Sorority Life!
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by hwz1
Mar 02 '00 Not For Everyone- Carfully Consider It
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by Almighty
Feb 18 '00 Rent a Friend = Join a Frat!
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by cntaur5
Jun 22 '00 A few main tid bits on what you should know about Greek Life.
I'm not an expert, and shared my limited experience, and yes although I'm out of school, I'm still an active alumni. ... read full review
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by magenta321
Mar 01 '00 Do you really know what Greek Life is about?
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by lawgirl
Feb 17 '00 Greek life: from a girl that never drank a drop
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by Penguinlady
May 10 '00 Why would you want to institutionalize your friendships?
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by SteveBing
May 30 '00 My "Greek" experience
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by WakeScot
Jun 01 '01 Greek Life?
Educate Yourself!!... read full review
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by Alkaiser
Feb 07 '00 Greek Life = No Life
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by Candice923
May 19 '00 Greek Life - In Response to Alkaiser
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by Candice923
May 16 '00 Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves
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by nas
Jun 12 '00 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
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by tattooedjedi
Feb 22 '00 You Don't Need To Go Greek To Be College Sleek!
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by lansky2000
Feb 15 '00 Buying A House?
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by blimbach
Jun 07 '00 A Family Among a Crowd
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by tkerodd
Apr 05 '00 Should you join a fraternity?
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by Suzy10
Feb 10 '00 It's not for everyone, but...
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by zhouse
Jun 22 '00 Z HOUSE'S advice on college, PART SEVEN (the Greek Life isn't that great)
The Greek Life is overrated; it takes away from your studies. Besides, you can find friends without spending the money.... read full review
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by a_girl
Feb 08 '02 Decisions, decisions...
Think before you rush.... read full review
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by NickRup
Feb 01 '00 You Get What You Give
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by Dionne25
May 20 '00 I Was Once a "Never Joiner"
Greek Life is not for everyone, but something to look into. Before passing judgement on someone who is in a fraternity or sorority, get to know them.... read full review
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by juliad123
Jun 06 '00 Greek Life--Different on Every Campus
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by RasputinAXP
Jul 16 '00 Make up your own mind
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by bassist695
Apr 19 '00 GREEK Life isn't all about an elite, select breed...
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by skywarpii
Aug 07 '00 Don't they mean Geek?
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by jreighley
Apr 28 '00 Choose wisely, and you will be proud!
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by DanielR
Aug 14 '00 A matter of personal choice
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by AByrd
Sep 10 '00 My Sorority Experience
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by Fijijoey
Oct 21 '00 My Choice to Go Greek
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by Cheesenugget
Jan 30 '00 Go Greek
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by whoakewl3
Jun 21 '00 The joy of brotherhood
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by axidty
Jun 09 '00 learn about greek life to make the right decision
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by joshuaak
Jan 31 '00 It is one of the best things I have ever done
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by LeeCrawford
Feb 08 '00 what an experience
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by MasterIsaac
Feb 12 '00 The Real Brotherhood
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by DagdaMor
May 28 '00 Worst Case Scenario...
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by Hawaiiandreams
Jul 15 '00 To Rush or Not to Rush...THAT is the Question
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by mrosenbe
Jun 27 '00 The Pros and Cons to Greek Life
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by thrasherga
Apr 07 '00 If You Can't Go Greek, then go . . .
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by renewal2
Apr 07 '00 I Don't Believe It
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by mkeppler
Feb 29 '00 You don't have to drink to be Greek
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by zjrunner
Mar 11 '00 My advice, don't take anyone's advice!!
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by DZChick11599
Feb 26 '00 Why not go Greek?
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by gavriln
Jun 24 '00 Just Don't Do It
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by Hadenough11
Oct 30 '00 Greeks at JSU
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by AimezMoi4213
Mar 07 '00 To Be Or Not To Be ... GREEK!
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by MUGirl
Mar 08 '00 Greek Life Pros and Cons
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by dmetzge1
Feb 21 '00 Go and See What's Up
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by DrVan
May 17 '00 Additional Thoughts: Membership & Hazing
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by TeKE250
Apr 24 '00 Philanthropies can build your image as an organization.
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by Guildencrantz
Jan 27 '00 No way I'm going greek!
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by roger69
Mar 06 '00 A Peek into Greek
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by tmck1
Jan 27 '00 What's in a Greek?
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by NaomiLeah
Feb 01 '00 There are other choices
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by Jmosborne26
Sep 25 '00 Buying your friends???Well.......
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by casper9068
Jan 30 '00 Im a greek for life!
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by swilli88
Oct 14 '00 Greek Life- Parents, Warn your kids
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by kellywlsc
Jul 21 '00 Greek life is fun!
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by alex_drummer
Feb 03 '00 Greek Life before and after
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by Dmhicks75
Jan 27 '00 (One of the) Greatest Thing(s) I've Done
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by reef
Jul 14 '00 The REALITY of a Greek System
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by DianaB509
Feb 01 '00 Don't Knock it Til you Try It
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by ikkin6
May 18 '00 a greek reality
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by tippitytapp
Aug 12 '00 Greek Life: Only for the rich
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by Metallion
Mar 21 '00 Know the group you are trying to join
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by KelRox23
Oct 24 '00 A Bond That Lasts For Life
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by jbakhshi
Jan 04 '01 Don't Discriminate
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by bacchus77
Feb 06 '00 Movies are just movies
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by Blondebug
Feb 07 '00 I chose the Greek Life
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by elmo119
Feb 22 '00 Greeks on campus
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by Missi1930
Aug 31 '00 Greek: Not all it's cracked up to be
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by TeKE250
Apr 16 '00 Rush with good image from independents.
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by conniemarie
Jul 18 '00 Strong Bonds and Friendship
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by YITBOS
Feb 16 '00 Go greek but it has its downfalls
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by dworkd97
Apr 26 '00 History that is no longer fallowed
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by TJSqueak
May 28 '00 It's All "Greek" to Me
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