FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Greek Life - Customs & Benefits
What does the number of a line stand for and represent?
The line number usually stands for the members' placement in the line according to height.
What does it mean to be financial?
To be financial is to have paid your national and chapter dues on time and, hopefully, every year.
Is there individuality after pledging Greek life?
Yes! You individual personality is the entire reason you would be picked to become a member of a Greek Organization. After you become a member, maintaining your individuality within the group actually becomes even more important. As a new member, you are expected and encouraged to bring new ideas and enthusiasm to meetings and to your group activities.
How can Greek life help me succeed academically?
Greek organizations were founded on the principle of successful scholarship. Academic success is extremely important to the Greeks. Organizations have structured study halls and grade requirements for membership. In addition, they have contests for the higher chapter grade point average and encourage each other to excel academically through incentive programs for individuals and for chapters. Academic success is in the student's favor when you factor in help from fellow sisters and brothers, study halls, workshops, test taking strategies, and time management assistance.
Why is there such a negative vibe among fraternities and sororities (group A doesn’t like group B)?
Each organization does employ chants and steps that would be disrespectful in a Non-Greek persons eyes but it's merely a competition or a rivalry to keep each other on their toes. Eeach fraternity and sorority has a mutual understanding and respect for the other.
Is it possible to stand out and be an effective leader on campus without being a part of an organization?
ABSOLUTELY! You don't have to be Greek, or part of SGA, or any other group on campus in order to be recognized as a leader. Most people, however, find it easier to work within a group to get things done. Being in a group makes being a leader easier because you have people ready and willing to carry out your vision. You can join other organizations and be a leader without being Greek.
