Fraternities and sororities

Sisterhood, Spirit and Morale Ideas The Standards Committee should discuss sisterhood and morale at all Standards Committee meetings. Consider if there are systemic problems within the chapter that the Standards Committee could address or if there is something fun the committee could plan in order to boost sisterhood and morale. Spirit and Morale Ideas: • Is Chapter Council overwhelmed? Host a Chapter Council appreciation night. • Feel like your chapter doesn’t understand the long-term…

In the Hospitality Industry today, the motives for travel varies amongst many and may include but is not limited to education, war and peace, spirituality as well as bonding and socializing. (Abacus International, 2006). The groups that participate in these activities are referred to as the SMERFs. The term SMERF can be defined as an acronym that comprises of the Social, Military, Educational, Religious and Fraternal groups, otherwise known as the stabilizing segment of the Hospitality…

Two of the oldest known civilizations in history are that of ancient Egypt and ancient Greece. Ancient Egyptian civilization is thought to have commenced around 3150 BC and persisted until the end of the Pharaoh rule in 31 BC. The ancient Greek civilization is assumed to have existed from 1100 BC till about 146 BC. The variances between them are plenty but there are several resemblances existing between these two civilizations in culture, religion, architecture, and other life foundations. The…

An estimated 110,000 students between the ages of 18-24 are arrested every year for an alcohol-related violation, such as public drunkenness or driving under the influence, 80 percent of U.S. college students have abused alcohol, and the amount of students who abuse prescription drugs has increased by 450 percent over the last decade (“Facts and Statistics of College Drug Abuse”). Medications used to cure diseases, ease pain, and overall benefit society are the same medications that misused, can…

Alcohol Dependency 1 out of 10 deaths (20-60 of age) are due to excessive alcohol use. Approximately two billion individuals consume alcoholic beverages globally in less than a year. Alcohol consumption in excess has both immediate and long-term consequences in regards to health and social life. In current times, over seventy-six million individuals are affected by alcohol use disorders. Among these disorders is alcohol addiction. Heavy drinkers are also at risk for chronic illnesses such as…

When college students first move out of their family home it can be exciting and fun for the first few weeks; then the reality of the situation sets in. Many students are faced with questions such as paying for tuition and book fees, paying for the whole semester’s rent at once, what a payment plan even is, and how to juggle social life and dating, all while keeping up with homework and tests. All of this can be very stressful for students, freshmen and seniors alike, causing erratic behavior…

that have the best-known social interaction. Future students like to explore on the idea that they could recreate them self 's into a new person when they go out to college (Pros and Cons). Most students either end up in some kind of club, sorority, fraternity, or involved in athletics like football, baseball, or soccer. Some how ever use the scholarships and grants given to them by athletics to help pay off there school fees at a lower rate. This sounds all great and wonderful but things like…

According to the International Journal of Prevention Medicine (2013) the highest proportion of people with alcohol disorders are between 18 and 29 years, an age bracket that includes the majority of enrolled college students. Alcohol use within the college student population continues to be pervasive and a major concern among researchers, parents, and university faculty today. Annually, approximately one out of every three emergency room visits are ages distributed among the college age bracket…

Do you know someone that has consumed alcohol at an early age? Growing up alcohol was very evident in my local junior high and high school. My peers consistently talked about going out on the weekends, sometimes even the week and boasting about being the biggest drinker at a local bar they snuck in to or even going as far as describing extravagant narratives about not remembering the night before from partying too extensively. Underage drinking on college campuses are a common issue nationwide.…

The Most Striking Period of the Year: Mardi Gras Krewe Remember those bright vivid colors that only show up once a year. Those floats decorated with all different types of creative theme, knowing that as they past none were the same. Those eye-catching outfits, “wild and spunky”, as some would say while some just reminded you of a favorite cartoon character growing up. Music from all different times of the musical era from hip hop and r&b, those classic sounds that you could only get from a…