Greek life – both honor societies as well as social organizations – has always been a meaningful part of my University experience. When I first heard about Sigma Sigma Phi (SSP) during orientation week, I was excited to see what the organization was all about and whether it was a group I could both join and help advance. The various SSP sponsored community service opportunities have been an invaluable part of my first-year experience and have allowed me to learn more about the organization, get to know more of my classmates, meet second year students, and of course effect a positive impact on those around me. I look forward to continuing to take part in these opportunities and contributing however I can to the organization. As Vice President
Sigma Kappa is one of the 26 National Panhellenic Conference sororities. Sigma Kappa’s values include personal growth, friendship, service and loyalty. Our commitment as a sorority is to live with heart which encouraged me to form a purposeful life rooted in a strong sense of character and our values. Through participation in this sorority I also have learned interpersonal skills from people of diverse backgrounds and the teamwork necessary to have a successful organization. I have seen the philanthropic needs in our society and understand the value of community involvement. As a member of Sigma Kappa, our main philanthropy is gerontology with an emphasis on funding Alzheimer’s
In the past Phi-Sigma has provided students with the opportunity to become a more active member in the community and obtained
Working in a competitive and friendly environment has always motivated me to take up new challenges and as a result I have decided to rush Delta Sigma Pi, a professional fraternity that focuses also on social connections. From my previous work experience at Ampex Restaurant Management I learned how to build and sustain relationships with my coworkers and customers. This experience provided e with an opportunity
One of the most exciting moments as a Greek was being selected as a recruitment counselor for the Greek community. While it meant having to disassociate myself from my sorority for a period of time, it was a rewarding experience. I was honored that the selection committee thought I exhibited the personal qualities necessary to be a counselor.
When one first thinks of Greek life or a sorority the only thing that comes to mind is the social aspect. Most people don’t think of sororities as social institutions that envelop their own culture, with mannerisms, languages and customs that are unique to each individual organization. However, these institutions promote a common set of values that enable members to become connected in a way that has a more profound meaning than just social interaction. Greek organizations are good examples of how institutions can affect and be affected by social status and roles within the collegiate community. They are also a prime example of how race, class and gender can affect a social setting in both positive and negative manners.
This is my first semester at New Mexico State University and I am over all loving the experience. There aren’t many flaws here at New Mexico State University in my opinion however my proposal will be something that I am currently pretty actively involved in on campus, and that is the Greek life here at New Mexico State University. In just my short time here on campus no other program or organization has stood out or had near the effect Greek life has had on me thus far. Within New Mexico State University you find people in Greek life everywhere you go, we have members in ASNMSU, the president of ASNMSU is a Greek. There are Greeks in almost every organization on campus. You find us working jobs on campus, and no matter where you find one, Greeks play a pretty active role here on campus.
Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience into going Greek. It is important for one to have the best experience in college, and by joining such an organization one may improve their college years, as well as their post college years with the relationships they build, the leadership and networking skills gained, and the job opportunities.
Greek Life is a very complex part of college campuses. While many schools have a strong Greek Life presence, others play a very small part on their campus. The same can be said when it comes to whether or not fraternities and sororities have a positive reputation or a negative reputation on campus and in their local media.
Thorough out my high school career I was extremely involved on campus. Whether it was community service, philanthropy, or even just a club for fun I would always do my best to stay/get involved with any organization on campus. That is one of the main reason I choose to become a member of the Greek community. Being able to stay involved and continue to make my community better place through the Greek community has and will continue to be a driving factor in my life.
Never in a million years did I plan on joining Greek life in college. When I got to school I quickly decided that I wanted to be more involved and help make a difference in people’s lives. I decided to rush a sorority which happened to be Delta Gamma. Delta Gamma has provided me with so many wonderful opportunities to make a difference. When the Whited family reached out to our chapter here at IUP I knew this would be something I would remember doing for years to come. The Whited family came to one of our chapter meetings and we got to meet little Lochlan who touched all of our hearts. I have had so many wonderful opportunities from this organization already and have received such great experience by joining
Greek Life Greek organizations are extremely popular on numerous college campuses across the United States. For many students, as they enter college life, they feel that joining a Greek organization is their only way to fit in and make friends on campus. Greek organizations are based on philanthropy, high morals, campus and community involvement, and the sister/brotherhood that is created among its members. Many people see Greek life as a negative part of college life, but little do they know that the majority of our world’s leaders were members of Greek organizations throughout their college careers. The mainstream of people see members of Greek life as people who are constantly parting, skipping class, and participating in illegal activities,
In today’s society, going to college has become the norm. Freshly graduated students escape high school to become a freshman again. By August students start filing into packed cars to leave for college and try to find their place in this world. Out of the millions of students that attend each year, a percentage of them will rush a fraternity or sorority for the chance of sister or brotherhood. To some it is a sign of superior status, and others it not the right fit. Greek life is known from everything to volunteering for the community to the wild parties that somehow do not get busted by the cops every weekend. In the nation, Kimberly Brandy on Marie Claire states there are 5,975 fraternities governed by the North American Interfraternity Conference and 3,127 sororities governed by the National Panhellenic Conference. At Kansas State alone, about one in five students are a part of the greek community. K-State is also known for its diversity. We take pride in this fact here at Kansas State, but as a whole, the nation is having troubles combining these prides. It is in the combination of
I participate in service activities within my sorority Beta Sigma Phi, which is a non-academic sorority. Beta Sigma Phi was founded for the social, cultural, and civic enrichment of its members. Our motto is Life, Learning and Friendship. We perform service projects locally to help those in need. A few of our undertakings have included, Rochester’s Alternatives for Battered Women (The Willow Center), the Parma Food Pantry and the STAR program for Hope Ministries. I also participate in creating the cultural programs, which are important to the sorority. The programs are not only a basic element to broaden my knowledge and understanding of my personal growth, but they also contribute to the growth of my sorority sisters. As a proud member of Beta Sigma Phi, I firmly believe it is in our nature not only to give the best that is in us but also to give the best that is in us to our
When I came to SLU, I had trouble finding where I fit in. I tried club volleyball and Greek life, but I never felt that those places were where I belonged. Finally, I joined Alpha Phi Omega (APO), a service fraternity on campus, but I still was not as involved as I wanted to be. While APO taught me about the importance of leadership, friendship, and service, I knew I wanted to be involved in an organization that would support me professionally in my future career. Thus, when I started my junior year, I realized that the occupational therapy community at SLU was where I belonged, and Pi Theta Epsilon could provide me an opportunity to merge the two together.
Greek organizations are still relevant on today’s campus. Simon Riker, a freelance musician said, “I learned a lot about myself and other people, more than I would have otherwise… offered me a tremendous amount of opportunities and a vast social network” (Friedman 990). Many fraternities are involved in their communities. The fraternity and sorority would hold a fundraiser where they would raise more than $20 million for charity. Averagely most fraternities have a slightly higher grade-point average from just the students who are not in a fraternity. The grade-point average is approximately 2.912 (Friedman 990). Fraternity and sorority members is more likely to be prepared after their graduation. The percent within the Greeks and the non-Greeks on how prepared the students are after graduation is 37 percent Greek to 27 percent non-Greek (Friedman 990). Fraternities and sororities are seen as a way to further one’s career after graduation (Friedman 987). Kimbrough adds, “we have to figure out how to give them life lessons to make them better citizens, help them