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    of what the real reasons why the sororities and fraternities came to be what it is today. Each fraternity along with sororities had morals of valuing brotherhood and sisterhood that they can share in a union. What made various sororities and fraternities so popular was they were involved with the community, civil rights, and politics. It also involved many famous people to civil rights leaders just like Martin Luther King Jr. who was an Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity brother. I will be

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    Fraternity And Sorority

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    after graduation. A student might choose to be involved in Greek life because of the parties, friends, and job application quirks down the road (Joining a Fraternity, np). The outcome involves those things, but it also involves leadership traits, lifelong relationships, the ability to surpass the negative public perception of Fraternity and Sorority men and women, and keep up good grades. While involved in Greek life, each chapter has an executive council which is the

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    Alexia Johnson Ms. Wilson CENG105-04 4 May 2016 Freshmen Do Not Have What It's Takes to Join a Fraternity or Sorority Fraternities and Sororities are some of the elite groups on a college campus. Fraternities and Sororities consist of men or women that share common goals and aspirations. Members of the fraternities or sororities publicize their organizations on campus by volunteering, performing and hosting different events. Each member must maintain a GPA of a 3.0 or higher and participate in

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    It is important to discuss the history behind fraternities and sororities in order to gain a full understanding of how they can affect ways in which students interact with each other. The first Greek letter organization was created in 1776 as a way for students to meet with each other and discuss current events and literature. From there on, more of these groups were started at schools around the country. It was rare to have women be appointed into one of these because of their lesser social status

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    involved is by playing a sport or being in a fraternity or sorority. The purpose of the fraternities and sororities are to broaden a student's social experience in the college life. Fraternities and sororities receive negative stereotypes due to the absence of knowledge people possess. Going to parties is the number one stereotype the public occupies about fraternities and sororities. Yes, they do contain a lot of

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    Fraternities and sororities are social organizations and the colleges and universities they have been around for a very long time. Since 2005 more than 60 people have died in fraternity related incidents, Fraternities and Sororities now at a record of 750,000 members provide invaluable leadership training, networking opportunities, emotional and academic support. Why should there be greek life on campus? Because it helps with college students, it gives you a place to live on campus, makes you feel

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    Fraternities and Sororities are a group of students at universities and colleges who have the same interest, job, purpose, etc. (Merrian-Webster, 1828) Fraternities are a group of men usually they called themselves "brotherhood", it somehow interesting because the members was treated each other as true brother or friends. Sororities are also a group of women who have a purpose. The only different between fraternity and sororities was fraternities were for men and sororities were for women. Usually

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    in fraternities and sororities has occurred due to negative representation in media and criminal reputations. However, students should join fraternities and sororities because together they can do work for charities, volunteer, and fundraise. Students should also become members to be a part of a group life in which you are essentially guaranteed lifelong friendships and a thriving social life. Although the monetary cost may be high and the superficial representation in media makes fraternity and

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    Getting into a Fraternity or Sorority

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    about while in high school. It may seem fun and exciting, but there is a tremendous number of mistakes that can happen. For instance, imagine someone has just been accepted into college, and it is her first day. She thought it was a dream to be in a sorority, but in reality it was a nightmare. After a week, she knows “Hell Week” is coming, but she wants shake everything off, and think everything is going well and the other members will accept her with no hesitation. Today is a lazy day, and she is just

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    Fraternities and sororities are becoming more and more influential on university campuses every semester. There are hundreds of schools that obtain Greek life, many people have extremely different opinions on fraternities and sororities. Although, many people have their own views on what really occurs in Greek life, there are many pros and cons to joining a fraternity or sorority. Greek life can be a very good experience, but it also has its faults. Now more than ever, the impacts and repercussions

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