Greek Life

[kandrathe]

I intentionally avoided Greek stuff in undergrad. The stereotypes were enough to keep me away. I was also significantly antisocial, so that wouldn't have worked well. That said, the Greek organizations were barely noticed. Every so often there'd be a flier for a Greek event, but that's about all I knew about them. I don't remember any scandals.

After I graduated, I dated a guy who was still rather active with his old frat. He really loved it, mostly as a social outlet, and most of his close friends were automotive nuts from his frat. My impression is they partied fairly heavily, which is how he developed a bit of a drinking problem for awhile in college, but I don't know if the parties were official frat events. I don't know what kinds of community outreach they did.

Right now I'm at a much larger campus. Greek organizations are extremely visible. There was a scandal this past semester where one frat's social events were canceled for allegedly hazing members. But for the most part, when I see Greek stuff it's large signs rooting for the football team or the occasional table outside asking donations for a charity. I don't know anyone here who's in one, but there's a sort of homogeneous style of dress that can flag when someone is likely in a fraternity or sorority. They look like drones.

-Lemmy

One of my college girlfriends was in a Fraternity.