Between work, classes, and other commitments, most college students have a lot on their plates. Yet, this week, some of those students are going
to encourage others to add another course to that meal. These students are members of Greek organizations and the line item they want added to more students’ schedules is going Greek.
Inter Sorority Council President Michelle Hardgrove believes that joining a fraternity or sorority can be very beneficial to a collegiate career.
“I didn’t join until I was a sophomore. I wanted to become more involved and meet new people, and Greek life is an opportunity to not only grow socially but as a leader and as a person,” Hardgrove said.
Recruitment for the Sororities began on Jan 12 with kickoff night. The formal process continues through Jan 19, with Jan 20 being the night bids, or invitation to join a Greek organization, are handed out.
Student Government President Scott Rarick is a part of Greek life through his membership in Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity.“[Everyone has a different reason for joining] Greek life. For me, it was a good way to get involved, and it’s also a fantastic leadership workshop. I didn’t leave my room freshman year. Outside of classes, I needed something to get out, and a reason to come back here in the future. Five years from now you won’t be coming back because of a professor, you’ll be coming back because of Greek life,” Rarick said.
Kaitlin Busch, a member of Phi Sigma Sigma, thinks that Greek life can also help new students transition fully into college.
“Making the transition from high school to college can be extremely difficult but going Greek can make it seem effortless. I joined as a first year because I was truly impressed by all of the women in Greek life that I met. They were all kind, put together, and hardworking women that were very committed to having a successful future. I found that most of the leaders on campus were Greek and I really wanted to be a part of that,” Busch said.
Andrea Jimenez is a member of Delta Phi Epsilon, and she encourages people to go Greek like she did.
“I went Greek because of the opportunity of leaving a legacy and a positive impact behind me, as well as being part of a sisterhood that is bigger than myself,” Jimenez said.
Whatever the reason, anyone who is still interested in joining a fraternity or sorority can find out more by contacting the Student Involvement Office or sorioritylife@capital.edu for more information.
