Zeta Phi Beta Sorority is an organization that I wanted to be a part of. When I first had an encounter with the women of this organization I saw how nice they all were, and I mean genuinely nice. That in itself showed me that the women in the organization are people that I could see myself being around for the rest of my life. They exemplified the kind of sisterhood that I would want to be affiliated with.…
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).…
As students at St. Charles Community College there are many opportunities to explore student life. With many options of activities that occur sporadically over the course of the year. Also there is a large number of clubs that are the most common ways of being involved at the school. There are groups for everybody, and for example the first week of September a group of students from the Global Student Network program at SCC put an event together called the Fall-fun Bitz. They coordinated with school groups and with some administration to create this awesome event.…
Engaging with other students is inevitable and getting involved on campus is the greatest way to learn experientially. Mentioned earlier, students that attend Minerva travel yearly, which sounds exciting, but there is not any communication between other students that attend Minerva as well. “Traveling internationally does exhibit an experience that colleges and universities cannot compare to, but that still does not allow students to get engaged with their colleagues in the community around them” (LaFlore 2). Another aspect of college is to network and for students to familiarize themselves with their home, for example, “I am glad traditional college campuses have dorms because that is a way for me to interact with people in the same year as me and I can befriend my roommate and suitemates. Usually, there are floor meetings that allow students to introduce themselves to their peers and that is a great way to interact with the community” (LaFlore 2).…
Ancient Greece can be traced back to the Stone Age hunters (6000-2900 B.C.); however, Greek culture was much more notable from 1100-146 B.C., and likely had a more profound impact on Western civilization than any other culture. From 1100-750 B.C., a period known as the Dark Ages, Ancient Greece was immersed with wars and invasions and, over time, was divided into small, city states. During the Archaic Period (750-500 B.C.), art, the beginnings of democracy, and the knowledge and understanding of the written language started to re-emerge. The Greeks fought the Persians during the Classical Period (500-336 B.C.) and Athens reached its greatest political and cultural heights, including full development of a democratic plan of government (Document…
Before we step into the real world of college, we hear about all the different sororities and fraternities, what goes on, what they act like, and what they do. We all have seem to have our different views of what “Greek life” really is, but have we really observed the people and the things they do? Despite the ongoing stereotypes we hear about Greek Life on college campuses, being involved here at UCM seems to be very beneficial for not only the students, but the community too. Yes, there are true and false stereotypes for the different sororities or fraternities here at UCM, but if you take a look at what Greek life does around campus, you are able to see the different values they uphold and how they interact with everyone on campus. One of the most popular stereotypes you hear about Greek Life on campus is that, everyone in them is not in college for the education, they are just here to have a good time.…
Breaking Stereotypes One Step At a Time Greek life contributes a lot to the average college community. Whether it being, giving student’s connections, philanthropy, or providing a fun atmosphere for several stressed college students. The affect it has on the students individually is huge too. Fraternity’s and sorority’s push each member to reach outside their comfort zone, and to strive for excellence in academics, community involvement, and personal development. “Greeks all speak a “language” that they learn in the process of becoming part of their fraternity/sorority.…
Being a student in college is not an easy thing to do. You are constantly busy completing activities such as school work, socializing with friends, and connecting with new students and professors. Not only do you have to focus on these tasks, you must think about extra-curricular activities and experience that you will need in your career. This could be an internship at an institution or a cooperative educational program. With all these tasks on your plate, it is beneficial to have people that support you and an overall good school environment.…
After conducting my interviews, I was not surprised at the results that I gathered. Almost all of my participants were united on their positionality towards Greek Life and could agree, to some extent, that Greek Life does receive an unfair amount of negative publicity in the media. In order to come to the conclusion that the Greek community receives a lot of negative publicity, I needed evidence from both my interviews and external sources. I was able to gather opinions from each of my participants and each one of them agreed with this statement.…
• Encourage chapter participation in the activities and philanthropy events of the campus Panhellenic and Greek-letter organizations. • Be familiar with the National Panhellenic Conference Unanimous Agreements. • Support the NPC Unanimous Agreements and advise the committee in educating the chapter about them. Work with the Membership Adviser to ensure the Panhellenic Delegate fully understands and complies with all NPC guidelines and agreements. • Inform the Membership Adviser of any proposed changes in campus recruitment procedures and inform the Advisory Board of any Panhellenic policies or concerns.…
Attending Buena Vista University it seems as if everyone plays a sport, the small campus and even smaller student body creates an environment that puts an emphasis on athletics. In my three years attending Buena Vista, I have had two different roommates, both athletes themselves. Living with athletes creates challenges and opportunities that are special to athletes. For a washed up high school athlete getting the chance to live vicariously through some of my best friends at the collegiate level is an experience like non-other. One of the biggest concerns when first heading off to college is will you be able to make friends.…
When transitioning to UGA as a freshman, I had tons of questions about the campus and things to do in Athens and didn’t know who to ask. I know I would have benefited from the Peer mentor program and wish it was available when I was a freshman. I want to be a peer mentor because I want to ease the often scary transition from high school to college for a new freshman. When I was a freshman, I spent most of my time either in class, at the dining hall, or in my dorm. I didn’t branch out because I didn’t know what else there was to do on weekends besides football games and I ended up going home most weekends.…
Some may want to be a part of a fraternity on campus and build bonds with group members. Students may also like to attend different events on campus to take a break from…
Throughout the year, an organization may participate in social activities such as Homecoming, Swaps, Follies/Allsing, Formals, and many more! Conclusion Summary Statement: There are many advantages of Greek life that will improve one’s college years, as well as post college years. By joining a Greek organization, you will build friendships that will last a lifetime. You will end up meeting the girls that will become your bridesmaid and the men that will become your best man, or more importantly, you may be meeting your future work boss.…
This summer, I went on a mission trip to Greece, where I worked with Syrian refugees. Working within a community of muslims, began to spark a passion in me for this people group and their beliefs. Near the end of the trip, I began to realize that I knew nothing about the Islam religion besides what I had seen in the news here in the United States; which the majority of the time is not a true spotlight into their culture or religion. What we hear on the news can be very misleading, and brings about stereotypes in our country because it is so focused on the negative more than the positive. As one could imagine, coming home from my trip was difficult in many aspects.…