Pros of a Fraternity

There are a few big decisions most college freshman must make after they’ve decided on the college they want to attend — like where to live, when to schedule classes, and whether or not to join Greek life.

Although it may seem unimportant, whether or not you join Greek life will greatly affect your college experience in many ways.

Hopefully this article can help you get a better perspective of the Greek life and help you decide if it’s the right choice for you.

Pros:

One of the most obvious benefits of fraternities and sororities are the friendships, brother/sisterhoods and connections that come with being a member. The friends that you gain during your time at a fraternity or sorority are usually lifelong and the connections can you give you an advantage over your competition when you enter the job market.

Also, being in a fraternity or sorority will look good on your resume. Despite the bad rap they get in the media, most businesses believe that fraternities and sororities produce responsible members of society.

Another great thing about Greek organizations is that they can help students get and keep good grades throughout college; because most of them require a certain GPA to become a member.

For example, in order to become an Alpha Elipson Phi member at the University of Maryland, you are required to have at least a GPA of 2.9.

Plus, if you happen to be one of those people who like to give back to their community, then you’ll probably love Greek life. Community service is one of the main aspects of fraternities and sororities.

The last and possibly greatest advantage of Greek life is the housing, which is often less expensive than the university housing, and allows you to live with people who you have something in common with.