For those who are thinking about rushing fraternities in the near future, I applaud you. Joining Greek Life at your respective college/university can be one of the best decisions of your life. During rush, there will be this dreaded concept in the Greek Community called the “Tier System”. In the tier system, you will find 3 general types of tiers, and each of them has their own stereotypes....
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Greek life has faced a lot of apprehension in the news in recent years, portraying those in fraternities and sororities as irresponsible party animals who cause a multitude of issues across college campuses. However, with the recent coverage of the leaked SAE racist chant video, Greek life is receiving more negative media attention than ever. This can make those involved in Greek life wonder, “why doesn’t the media ever highlight the positive contributions that Greeks make to their universities, communities, and philanthropies?”...
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Hey girl, First of all, I just wanted to say that you look great today. You know I love you to pieces. But I wanted to talk to you about something that’s been on my mind. You haven’t been yourself ever since we got our littles, and it’s a little frustrating. I know that you’re not thrilled because you didn’t get your first choice, but please understand: complaining about it won’t help....
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March is here! For all of us college students, that means it is finally time for Spring Break! But where should we go? After researching the different party destinations for vacation, I have come up with the Top 7 Spring Break Destinations for university students!...
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After half a semester of work, you are ready to ditch the books and relax on the beach with a nice daiquiri. Spring break is one of the most discussed and anticipated events for any collegian. Whether it's a ski trip or PV you better make sure you do it right. I hope everyone out there has the best spring break of their life. Here are some tips to get you through the week....
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At some point in college you probably will have to deal with a Resident Advisor. Most universities strongly encourage freshman to live on campus for at least their first semester so they can really get a feel for campus. There are horror stories about residents who feel like the RA is out to get them as well as stories where the RA has saved a resident’s life. These are 7 foolproof ways to get along with your RA from an RA who has been on both sides....
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Ethnic-based Greek-lettered organizations are an underestimated force usually left in the shadows of their bigger, predominantly white counterparts. They range from social, academic, cultural-emphasis, and service type organizations, much like the better known IFC and Pan-Hell orgs....
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Think your university has strong Greek roots that go way back? The first collegiate social Greek organizations in North America were established in the first half of the 19th century. A few schools proudly proclaim they are the “Mother of Greek Life” or the “Mother of Fraternities”. We have assembled a list of universities that can boast the greatest number of fraternities and sororities established on their campuses....
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