what are the benefits of joining a fraternity?

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Advantage #1 - Academics

Fraternities and sororities recognize that your primary purpose for going to college is academics. If they ensure that you make good grades now, then you will get a good job, and send them money on down the line! So, they want you to be rich as much as you do. The average university student has only a 50% chance of graduating. When you join a greek organization, your chances for graduating climb to 70%.


Advantage #2 - Community Service

Each fraternity and sorority participates in many philanthropic events throughout the year. You need this type of volunteer experience on your resume. And believe me, volunteer work is a lot more fun when you have a large group of friends doing it with you.


Advantage #3 - Athletics

Fraternities and sororities participate in the champ league of intramurals which gives each member a chance to show off their athletic ability. Also, Greek Week enables fraternity and sorority members to compete against each other in many categories, one of which is different sorts of athletic competitions.


Advantage #4 - Leadership

History has proven that greeks are good leaders. Everyone gets a chance to be in charge of something in a fraternity or sorority if they want. Whether you are a committee head or the President, you will be able to use your leadership skills.

85% of the Fortune 500 Executive,
80% of the U.S. Presidents since 1900, &
100% of Apollo 11 Astronauts...
all joined a fraternity


Advantage #5 - Brotherhood/Sisterhood

Brotherhood and Sisterhood are the basis for the entire greek experience. You will form friendships that will last for the rest of your life. You will meet people of all different temperments, talents, and convictions (some of which you may never have crossed paths with). These are the people who will applaud your success and support you when you're down.


Advantage #6 - Networking

You know the old addage, "It's not what you know, it's who you know." Well, I know more than one person who has gotten a second look for a job because they were members of the same greek organization.


Advantage #7 - Travelling

Most national chapters have houses and chapters spread all throughout the U.S. Anytime you are a member of a fraternity/sorority, it means you are welcome at any chapter. Most chapters will set you up for a night or two, and the ones I have visited have definitely gotten an "A" in the hospitality department.