I am the Delta Zeta Sorority Rush Chair at Central Michigan University. I know that fraternities and sororities are two different boats, but I think I can give you some food for thought here. I pledged 2 weeks into my first semester at CMU. I can honestly say that I can't imagine college life without "my girls." And I am NOT NOT NOT the sorority stereotype. I have excelled in academics, with much thanks to my group...I have mastered time management, I have made the greatest friends of my life, and I have had job offers by alumna. For three years I have been involved with our sports teams- flag football is THE greatest game ever invented! LOL My point is, being greek is an experience that can't be put into words. It's not just limited to the group you chose to be a member of, either. Being "old school," I know about 96% of the Greek Community at CMU. We're like a family.
My dad was a Delt Sig 30 years ago. He is still the best of friends with his brothers. That shows how important your "brothers" can be.
I hope that this makes sense to you. And I hope that you make the decision that's right for YOU. Sometimes I do wonder what college would have been like without Delta Zeta, but I wouldn't change a thing.