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My school is a very small school (approximately 2000 students), and I feel that anti-Greek sentiments exist among the faculty. I haven't really seen any anti-Greek sentiments from the administration, but many professors do seem to have preconceived notions about Greek students that are negative. However, this does not mean all professors buy into the stereotypes of Greek students, and this does not mean that you cannot change their minds. Professors respect students who do well in and out of the classroom, regardless of any Greek affiliation. If you work hard to do your best in your classes, many professors will not care if you are Greek. Even though I know how many of my professors feel about Greek life, I never have been treated differently or have been disrespected by faculty due to my Greek affiliation. I work very hard to do my best in the classroom, and it shows. Professors respect that. I would not base a decision on whether or not to join the Greek system because of professors' opinions of it. Good luck with your senoir year!
ps... Every Greek house has strict policies against hazing. Hazing is grounds for a chapter to loose its charter. Hazing is only done in the smallest minority of chapters, and is only publicized because it makes good stories. How many people want to hear on the news that 99% of Greek students were initiated without being hazed? It is not a problem at most schools, and you shouldn't worry about it.
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