How has your view of "Greek" changed over time?

[SthrnZeta]

I don't think you got my point, it's not about how you feel right now. And it's not about whether or not it affects you either way. Joining a GLO is not something you do lightly, and it's certainly not just another college club. These are organizations that are built on many years of traditions and it's a lifetime commitment. The fact that you took it so lightly shows a lot about your character. I don't mean to be offensive, just being honest. The way I see it, there's nothing but benefits from being a member of a GLO, you just haven't seen them yet and so you DA'd right after college it sounds like. We ALL know that the real benefits of being in a GLO is from being alum and now you'll never know about them. Pity.

[GreekRankings]

Originally Posted by SthrnZeta

I don't think you got my point, it's not about how you feel right now. And it's not about whether or not it affects you either way. Joining a GLO is not something you do lightly, and it's certainly not just another college club. These are organizations that are built on many years of traditions and it's a lifetime commitment. The fact that you took it so lightly shows a lot about your character. I don't mean to be offensive, just being honest. The way I see it, there's nothing but benefits from being a member of a GLO, you just haven't seen them yet and so you DA'd right after college it sounds like. We ALL know that the real benefits of being in a GLO is from being alum and now you'll never know about them. Pity.

I understand what you're saying, no need to be condescending. If I were going to be a lawyer or real estate agent maybe I would have stayed but I'm not. In fact, most people who I have met are anti-Greek and I end up on the defensive. I find it very sad that I am ostracized for having a neutral stand point. Hint hint* greek is big business too, make no mistake.

[MysticCat]

Oh people, people. Pay no attention to the former Greek who appears to still be interested in Greek rankings. He's just drumming up interest in and looking for fodder for the "Greek Facebook" he plans to start.

[sageofages]

I guess I am confused.

If leaving your greek affliation was the "best decision" ever for you....

why are you here?

I think you are looking for validation for your decision, and a way to justify wanting to transact business with the groups you chose to leave.

You won't find that here.

[GreekRankings]

Originally Posted by sageofages

I guess I am confused.

If leaving your greek affliation was the "best decision" ever for you....

why are you here?

I think you are looking for validation for your decision, and a way to justify wanting to transact business with the groups you chose to leave.

You won't find that here.

validation for what? I left because Greek life, contrary to promises, did nothing to further myself as a person -- character and career included.

Here is a question: Can you remain friends with someone who isn't "Greek?" Further, what if they oppose your view on joining.

Sorry to burst bubbles but the majority of people aren't greek and most people hate them -- for good reason.

Could I join a frat if I didn't want to pay? Why?


I joined to understand the Greek community and perhaps contribute in a positive sense but these ignorant responses have me questioning my judgement.

[SthrnZeta]

Originally Posted by GreekRankings

validation for what? I left because Greek life, contrary to promises, did nothing to further myself as a person -- character and career included.

Here is a question: Can you remain friends with someone who isn't "Greek?" Further, what if they oppose your view on joining.

Sorry to burst bubbles but the majority of people aren't greek and most people hate them -- for good reason.

Could I join a frat if I didn't want to pay? Why?


I joined to understand the Greek community and perhaps contribute in a positive sense but these ignorant responses have me questioning my judgement.

You already DA'd, what's there to question? Look, you came on GREEKchat, so obviously we're all here because either we are Greek or we have a respect for Greekdom. So, you came to the wrong place for people to tell you, yeah I joined and now I don't like being Greek. This is NOT the place where you're going to find that answer. You have gotten all the serious answers you're going to get - you're a spammer and a troll. Or maybe you're another Alexandra Robbins or whatever her name is... You joined to "understand the Greek community" and now you've DA'd. Interesting...


We're all fine with what FB has to offer Greeks, we all like being Greek and we like to chat with others who feel the same way.

Done. Now go play at Juicy Campus instead.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by GreekRankings

validation for what? I left because Greek life, contrary to promises, did nothing to further myself as a person -- character and career included.

Here is a question: Can you remain friends with someone who isn't "Greek?" Further, what if they oppose your view on joining.

Sorry to burst bubbles but the majority of people aren't greek and most people hate them -- for good reason.

Could I join a frat if I didn't want to pay? Why?


I joined to understand the Greek community and perhaps contribute in a positive sense but these ignorant responses have me questioning my judgement.

If you didn't gain anything from your Greek membership, why are you interested in Greek applications for Facebook? Why would you want to spend your time working on something that you didn't enjoy? That's what people are confused about.

And in answer to your last question...can I live in an apartment if I don't want to pay rent?

[sageofages]

Originally Posted by GreekRankings

validation for what? I left because Greek life, contrary to promises, did nothing to further myself as a person -- character and career included.

Here is a question: Can you remain friends with someone who isn't "Greek?" Further, what if they oppose your view on joining.

Sorry to burst bubbles but the majority of people aren't greek and most people hate them -- for good reason.

Could I join a frat if I didn't want to pay? Why?

I joined to understand the Greek community and perhaps contribute in a positive sense but these ignorant responses have me questioning my judgement.

I am a firm believer in you get out of an organization what you PUT INTO it. So your statement of getting nothing out of it is quite telling.

I realize a majority of people aren't members of GLOs but I do not find in my personal experience that the "majority hate them". In fact, many have interesting questions about membership etc.

Could you join an organization like say the Boy Scouts of America or Girl Scouts of the USA and not pay? Could you join a non-GLO organization...Kiwanis, Rotary, a local country club, etc and "not pay".
Even a local bridge club or sports teams has costs associated with it. Every organization has costs to support its membership and the programs they offer. So your statement about "not paying" is really a smoke screen.

[SWTXBelle]

Originally Posted by sageofages

I am a firm believer in you get out of an organization what you PUT INTO it. So your statement of getting nothing out of it is quite telling.

Co-sign. In all my years as an active, an alumna advisor, a professor and alumnae panhellenic officer I have yet to see any one who tried to get something out of their GLO fail to do so. No, those who complain that it didn't do anything for them are the same people who sat on the sidelines, let others do the heavy lifting, treated it like just another club, joined just to help their career, and somehow thought the ritual and wearing those letters would transform them with no effort on their part.

In answer to the op - I have grown from thinking only of my chapter and the GLOs at my campus to understanding the breadth and depth and scope of the Greek movement. I am awed when I look at the leaders - on every level of society - who continue to so positively impact their communities. I see thousands of women with whom I share a bond - both my sisters in Gamma Phi AND my NPC "cousins' - a bond which has enriched my life, and which has enabled me to challenge myself to aspire to live my creed every day.

[GreekRankings]

Originally Posted by sageofages

I am a firm believer in you get out of an organization what you PUT INTO it. So your statement of getting nothing out of it is quite telling.

I realize a majority of people aren't members of GLOs but I do not find in my personal experience that the "majority hate them". In fact, many have interesting questions about membership etc.

Could you join an organization like say the Boy Scouts of America or Girl Scouts of the USA and not pay? Could you join a non-GLO organization...Kiwanis, Rotary, a local country club, etc and "not pay".
Even a local bridge club or sports teams has costs associated with it. Every organization has costs to support its membership and the programs they offer. So your statement about "not paying" is really a smoke screen.

So was all this right out of the recruitment handbook? Remember, I was Greek for 4 years. I know what to say, "If you just cut out a Starbucks coffee a day you can afford dues." Would you dare call your sorority a club?

[Tom Earp]

Originally Posted by GreekRankings

I understand what you're saying, no need to be condescending. If I were going to be a lawyer or real estate agent maybe I would have stayed but I'm not. In fact, most people who I have met are anti-Greek and I end up on the defensive. I find it very sad that I am ostracized for having a neutral stand point. Hint hint* greek is big business too, make no mistake.

You made your choice and have to stand by it.

You come onto a Greek Site and try to justify yourself and I/We do not know why.

You keep trying to get a justication for your quiting from us and you will not.

I just wonder if you will quit other things in life?

[1908Revelations]

Originally Posted by SthrnZeta

Joining a GLO is not something you do lightly, and it's certainly not just another college club. These are organizations that are built on many years of traditions and it's a lifetime commitment.

Thank you!!! I <3 you!