why join? (sure already asked)

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Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

Although your post is somewhat insulting, I'll point out one thing to you: on most campuses, greeks have higher GPAs than the non-greeks. Look into it.

I didn't even know that (just curious if you have a source? I'd like to show that to some of my high school friends and relatives that I'm trying to convince to go greek )


In any case, Hockeydude, I don't think you can generalize that much and say that pledging lowers GPA just because of some friends/ppl you know. Is *each* one of them from a different fraternity and representative of that fraternity? Greek organizations aren't all the same, and if they're all from one or two of the same frats, it could be just those frats in particular that have issues that you're concerned about (and even that isn't necessarily true because it is doubtful that a handful of people can represent a whole organization)

You also already said in your first post what frats do besides mixers.

IMO, the long lasting friendships and alumni connections alone make it worthwhile to join a fraternity. I also think being Greek in general (and someone correct me if I'm wrong) can improve your resume and help you with getting a job in future especially if you take on leadership positions.