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Originally Posted by AnchorAlumna
Mary, first, there are plenty of 5,000-student colleges - and those with fewer students - where Greek groups flourish. There are many where Greeks have NO housing, not even a chapter room, and they flourish. After all, it's all about the sisterhood?brotherhood, not a place to lay a rug.
That said, what happens is that somebody's apartment or personal rented house usually winds up being "the house," where the latest composite is hung and committee meetings are held, usually because a bunch of members live there.
Chapter meetings and recruitment events happen in clasrooms. So...it CAN work.
Frankly, I sincerely doubt that each Greek group has enough members to financially support a house. There are different kinds of housing, though, so you might want to check out lodges and similar arrangements.
Your first stop should be your fraternity housing officer. In the meantime, Greek alumnae need to be making the university administration aware of their support of Greek life. As they say, follow the money! 
Much good luck to you!  |
I can echo what Anchor Alum said.
If membership is not large enough to support a house, it can become a money pit if it is not kept full let alone having a meal plan in it.
As stated, if some of the members rent a house, use that as the gathering place with your items. While we have a very nice and new house, the members meet in the student center.
I know of schools who do not allow GLOs to even have housing but do give dorm floors for housing.
Good luck, and never wish for to much as it could cost you more than you think!
