what's so great about the greeks?

[greencup]

I really don't like them. I hate our greek system. I lived with a girl that was in a sorority and she changed into a completely different person. Then she left...

So tell me, why would anyone even consider joining one?

[kddani]

trainwreck with a troll conductor... anyone have a picture of that?

[greencup]

I really want to know the reason. What's the benefit? Is it just paying for friends?

[greencup]

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...threadid=52088


and this sounds pretty ridiculous

[WCUgirl]

Oh goodie! Today's been pretty boring at work.

Let the entertainment begin!

[Lady Pi Phi]

Hahahaha, who's bringing the drinks?

[SiKeS]

Ten Reasons To Go Greek

[Kevin]

I don't know if you're serious or not. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt. However, your tone leaves much to be desired. We've all heard sanctimonious outsiders telling us it's "Buying our friends", etc. Gross oversimplifications. I'm sorry that your roomie had a bad experience. I wouldn't recommend joining just ANY GLO chapter. Like any other organization, some chapters are great, some are not so great. You may do well to avoid that not so great chapter (or maybe she was just the wrong 'type' of person). Who knows?

I used to think much the same way. I thought of joining a fraternity as "Why would I want to get my ass beat in order to call someone my brother?" (or along those lines). I didn't know anything about fraternities. Then along came the opportunity to join a colony (which is basically a fledgling organization whose goal it is to form a chapter of whatever group on their campus).

My chapter essentially changed my college life -- and my life thereafter. I had a new group of close, dependable friends -- I already had a pretty active social life, but this was a welcome addition. I was able to meet a very diverse group of people. I was able to work with people towards common goals (Greek Week, grades, getting our charter, etc.). It's a hands-on way of learning how to be a leader, a follower, a businessperson, etc. There's nothing like it on campus.

It also opened doors to me which otherwise would never have been open. I only served in Student Government during my final year of school. But because of my reputation within my chapter, I was made chairman of a committee (the Judiciary) that had some critical decisions put in front of it -- and I did an excellent job according to all involved. When I took the role, I knew exactly what to do, how to run a committee, how to interpret actions through bylaws, Senate rules, etc.

Being a Greek is not something I'd recommend for everyone. Although, if you give it a chance, it can be a good experience.

[KellyB369]

Originally posted by Lady Pi Phi
Hahahaha, who's bringing the drinks?

I was just about to say, it's time to pull up some chairs and start cracking open a few beers.

[KellyB369]

Originally posted by greencup
http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...threadid=52088

and this sounds pretty ridiculous

What is so ridiculous? And how can you say that when you don't know anything about it?

[SiKeS]

Can't really blame em'. You can't expect someone to understand something they know nothing about except the stereotypes they've heard...

Ignorance is only a bad thing when you refuse to do anything about it.

-Matt

[chideltjen]

Originally posted by kddani
trainwreck with a troll conductor... anyone have a picture of that?

Will you accept one who likes bikes?

[Xylochick216]

I'm gonna sit back with a G&T to watch this one

[Kevin]

Originally posted by SiKeS
Can't really blame em'. You can't expect someone to understand something they know nothing about except the stereotypes they've heard...

Ignorance is only a bad thing when you refuse to do anything about it.

-Matt

Exactly.

I find many of your comments in bad taste. Greencup... explain yourself and your intentions. This kind of response reflects poorly upon us, especially to non-greeks. This thread presents an opportunity (whether we're dealing with a troll or not) to explain why Greek Life is something we chose.

So let's not mock people, let's answer their questions.

[PsychTau]

Originally posted by greencup
Is it just paying for friends?

I paid for Tshirts, and Leadership Workshops, and food, and pictures, and phone calls to our National leaders, and educational programs, and supplies, and a magazine, and a monthly newsletter, and scholarship funds for others, and the opportunity to grow interpersonally and intrapersonally.

I did not pay for my friends. They paid for their own Tshirts, and Leadership Workshops, and food, and ........

PsychTau