Fast Facts about Greek Life
Did you know…
• Nationally, just over 50 percent of students in colleges and universities go on to graduate. However, data from the U.S. Department of Education shows that members of fraternities and sororities graduate at a rate in excess of 70 percent.
• In May 2014, the Gallup Poll released research showing that members of Greek-letter organizations are more likely than all other college graduates to thrive in five areas of well-being, including purpose, social, financial, community and physical.
• Members of Greek-letter organizations who are employed full time are more engaged in the workplace (43 percent). This is compared to 38 percent of all other college graduates who are employed full time.
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Membership in a Greek-letter organization is for a lifetime. The membership experience provides opportunities for friendship and connections as well as personal and professional growth. Even after graduation, many alumnae continue to be involved in their Greek-letter organization by joining a local alumnae association and/or volunteering for the inter/national organization.
What are the benefits of joining a Greek-letter organization?
Membership in Greek-letter organizations provides a number of different opportunities. Members are afforded opportunities to connect and share common interests, develop leadership skills, support one another academically, and serve others and their communities.
First and foremost, the organizations promise a lifetime of friendship and support. These connections — to collegiate and alumna members — also allow for valuable professional networking opportunities during college and beyond.
Greek-letter organizations strongly believe in making a difference and leaving a lasting impact. Each organization supports various philanthropic causes through donations and community service. Members continue to support these important endeavors well after college through participation in their alumnae
Did you know…
• Nationally, just over 50 percent of students in colleges and universities go on to graduate. However, data from the U.S. Department of Education shows that members of fraternities and sororities graduate at a rate in excess of 70 percent.
• In May 2014, the Gallup Poll released research showing that members of Greek-letter organizations are more likely than all other college graduates to thrive in five areas of well-being, including purpose, social, financial, community and physical.
• Members of Greek-letter organizations who are employed full time are more engaged in the workplace (43 percent). This is compared to 38 percent of all other college graduates who are employed full time.
• Members …show more content…
Membership in a Greek-letter organization is for a lifetime. The membership experience provides opportunities for friendship and connections as well as personal and professional growth. Even after graduation, many alumnae continue to be involved in their Greek-letter organization by joining a local alumnae association and/or volunteering for the inter/national organization.
What are the benefits of joining a Greek-letter organization?
Membership in Greek-letter organizations provides a number of different opportunities. Members are afforded opportunities to connect and share common interests, develop leadership skills, support one another academically, and serve others and their communities.
First and foremost, the organizations promise a lifetime of friendship and support. These connections — to collegiate and alumna members — also allow for valuable professional networking opportunities during college and beyond.
Greek-letter organizations strongly believe in making a difference and leaving a lasting impact. Each organization supports various philanthropic causes through donations and community service. Members continue to support these important endeavors well after college through participation in their alumnae