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Take Mental Notes on Conduct and Attitude to Live Your Best College Greek Life

Take Mental Notes on Conduct and Attitude to Live Your Best College Greek Life

Every person you meet has a different idea of what college is and should be. Some people believe college is one nonstop party, where you get buzzed and stumble back to your dorms well-after midnight before barely making it to class the next day. While other people are staunch and studious, believing that college should be a strict time to pack in academics towards a degree, a promising career, and a solid salary. 

College can be all of those things and more. But one thing is for sure – the best college experience is all about balance. You can have fun and party while still making time for your workloads. And getting involved in college Greek life can help you find that balance. Plus, you can invest in really cool university merchandise to remind yourself of your past accomplishments and the good times ahead! 

Commit to a Greek Life for the Right Reasons! 

Student life can be challenging, especially when academic responsibilities pile on. Most students pledge to sororities or fraternities out of hope and a longing to belong somewhere. Brotherhood and sisterhood are the common reasons to join the Greek Life, as fraternities and sororities offer friendship and a social to academic balance that relieves stress and soothes overworked nerves. 

Can You Dedicate Time Out of Your Everyday Classes for Social Events and Friendships? 

If you plan to pledge to a fraternity or sorority, be realistic and honest with yourself. How much time do you have to dedicate to your social life? Greek Life can help you restore the balance between your social and academic responsibilities, but you have to be able to make compromises for both. Your life as a student is important, but it’s easier when you can rely on social events and friendships as an outlet from stress. 

If you cannot dedicate time to pledging a sorority or fraternity, strive for a more flexible schedule in the following semester. Plan for it and make it work to your advantage. It’s not difficult to pledge and commit to Greek Life, but you have to find the right amount of time to dedicate to both pledging and your academic studies. 

Be Prepared to Reorganize Your Schedule and Develop a New Routine

One of the biggest mistakes students make is attempting to schedule everything around their college coursework and classes. Instead, aim to schedule your classes around things like your work schedule and social commitments. Don’t be reckless in your routines, but don’t let academic responsibilities burn you out. 

When you pledge to a fraternity or sorority, you consciously decide to be part of Greek Life. This social outlet offers friendship, support, and lots of fun, but you will have to make time to bond, develop rapport, and build connections within your house. That could warrant a schedule overhaul to help you better plan for balancing school, sisterhood, or brotherhood. 

Live Up to the Standards of Your Sorority or Fraternity – Learn! 

Rush week is a time when college students can learn more about the fraternities and sororities on campus before deciding to pledge. However, before Rush week, you should aim to educate yourself on the ins and outs of Greek Life at your university. 

Make friends from multiple sororities and fraternities, ask questions about mottos and missions, and learn about house values, behaviors, and histories. The more you know, the more impressive you will be as a pledge, and the more likely you will be accepted as a new sister or brother. 

Fraternities and sororities aren’t like what you see on television. Most of them are used as footholds to help students find balance and connections to support their academic careers. That said, there’s a lot of fun to be had, as well as a sense of community, so you’ll want to learn as much as you can about etiquette, expectations, and rapport.  

Does College Greek Life Align with Your Workload as a Student and a Responsible Adult? 

Going off to college defines you as a responsible adult with a big role in academia. You’re a student with responsibilities and commitments, so it makes sense that you would need to make sure that you can handle both Greek Life and student life. 

One of the easiest ways to find out if Greek Life will benefit you is by talking to sisters and brothers in multiple sororities and fraternities. Ask them about balance, how Greek Life has affected their academic experience, and if they could offer any advice to you. There are varying degrees of commitment to a fraternity or sorority. Ergo, it’s essential to pinpoint the kind of fraternity or sorority experience you need and what would best align with your workload as a student. 

Bear in Mind that College Greek Life Comes with Worldwide Connections for Your Future!

College is meant to prepare you for specific careers in the degree of your choice. Unfortunately, it cannot be easy to land a job you love after graduation, but the connections you make while in a sorority or fraternity could help. There are mixers, social activities, and philanthropic events where you can mingle, make friends, and network with people that could be imperative to your future success. 

Extra benefit? There is a wide range of sorority and fraternity chapters worldwide, so you are never without sisters and brothers to help you find your way in the business and social worlds. Alumni from decades ago are still keen to showcase their university merchandise in a show of pride and solidarity. 

When in doubt, connect with alumni via social media outlets. There are groups and university forums where you can learn a lot about the college itself, as well as curriculums, fraternities, sororities, and well-balanced life as both a pledge and a student. Don’t be afraid to ask questions of others that know what it’s like to be in your position! 

 

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