One of the best parts of Greek life is that you are connected to peers your own age and adults within the workforce. This exposes you to a variety of people and opportunities that you would not get elsewhere.
A challenge most chapters face, though, is how to best connect with alumni. College students and adults in the workforce have different schedules and priorities. This can make it challenging to schedule alumni events or utilize the resource that is your alumni board.
Quick answer: If you can't go home for the holidays, your chapter is often the best fallback community — many houses stay open or organize a "Friendsgiving"-style gathering, and reaching out to your big, little, or a local chapter alum...
Instead of waiting until August, there are some ways to prepare for the fall semester during the summer. Read on to learn some tips and ideas for preparing for both fall classes and rush during the summer.
