Going greek, especially at a large public university like UT, makes the college experience more personal. As part of the greek community, I've noticed that students meet other students with not only similar interests and backgrounds, but also meet people who are different that they can learn from. Sometimes being involved in greek life can even give young men and women the opportunity to find others that they instantly click with, leading to life-long friendships. I can't even count the times that my parents have introduced me to their fraternity/sorority friends who they are still in touch with after 30 years, and I'm sure I'll be doing the same with my own children someday. 
However, there is so much that those who will be going through recruitment aren't yet aware of. Personally, I know that going greek gives students relationships with people of all ages. After I accepted my bid to Zeta Tau Alpha, I never felt there was a distinct seperation between grades or intimidation factor from any older girls --or anything of the sort-- because age didn't matter. The only thing that mattered, even when we didn't yet know each other's names, was that we were sisters, and had an instant and unconditional bond with one another. Another aspect that is nice about greek life is the ability to directly reach out to those in your chapter for advice about anything, especially about classes to take and amazing teachers to take, which is super helpful for those who seek a mentor to help guide them in times of need. Ultimately, greek life comes with instant relationships and opportunities that some students aren't as fortunate to experience. Going greek gives its members a title to be proud of, and what's best about it is that whatever chapter an individual joins, it is up to each member to make that experience a personal one unique to just them. Between the instant connections of having a house in common, to life-long friendships, and the endless advice and guidance from the older members of the chapter, it seems obvious why so many students at The University of Texas at Austin go greek. All in all, it has become clear to me that joining the greek community provides students of all ages, particularly freshmen, with an easier transition to college and college life.
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| Rachel Konig, PC '13 Recruitment Team Period Chair |
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Rachel Konig, PC '13
Recruitment Team, Period Chair
