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Despite the many stories, being in a Greek organization would help one's life in many ways, and in retrospect, joining a Greek organization is one of the best organizations to get involved in on a college campus because the benefits last a lifetime.

Ahhh, college. New school, new friends, new experiences. You've gotten the invitation in the mail for rush week. The question...is Greek Life for you? There are certainly pros and cons. Let's hash it out a little.

With college starting up, again, fraternities and sororities all over the country will soon be holding rush week, inducting new pledges.

what to expect and what to avoid while pledging for a fraternity or sorority

With the pledging process modified for increase scrutiny and security, Black Greek Letter Organizations have had to relearn pledging under the new intake process.

the behind the scenes work that fraternities and sororities do that most people never notice...

one of the best fraternity and sorority stores in the country

The camaraderie and support of a Fraternity and Sorority is the obvious and probably the thing most people think of first. In fact, the friendship and community is perhaps the major reason that students join Greek organizations

Thinking about joining a Greek Organization? Read This!

Stomp the Yard, released on 1/12/2007, has gotten rave reviews. But there also seems to be some confusion on timeframes between Greek stepping, krumpin, and breakin. This article clarifies which dance came first, my review of the movie, and how this movie will help HBCUs.

College students looking to join a Greek organization might find the process a bit overwhelming. Here are some easy to follow tips to familiarize you with the process.

There are dozens of sororities and fraternities on college campuses across America. Many of which have a United Greek rush for students. Here's how you can set one up on your college campus

Greek life on college campuses have both good and bad results, but it tends to cause more harm than good.

The history of hazing in Black Greek Organizations, Ricky L. Jones book "Black Haze: Violence, Sacrifice, and Manhood in Black Greek-Letter Fraternities," a nonGreeks opinion, and elimination of it are discussed.

Drumline, Stomp the Yard, School Daze, and A Different World explore certain areas of Black Greek life. Will the movie "Burning Sands" touch on the whole perspective or just hazing?

These brothers have crossed in all different personalities and sizes and are only concerned with fidelity to their woman who more than likely will be a Zeta, which by the way is the only constitutionally bound sorority to fraternity.

Fraternities and sororities get a bad reputation from television and movies, but for the college student, Greek organizations can offer many benefits.

Yes, it is a fact that collegiate sororities and fraternities are segregated by race. But black and white Greeks wouldn't have it any other way.

Tips on how to get by at Colorado State University-Pueblo, from where to go to get involved to how to choose your classes to a look at the "night life."

Ever wonder what is really involved when you join a sorority? Do you want to know what you can expect? Here is a general guide to the wide world of sisterhood.

Choosing a fraternity can be a difficult decision. It is important that you find the one that is best for you. I outlne some tips and ways o find the perfect fraternity or sorority.

Fraternity/Sorority Life Versus the 9-5

Find out how collaborative learning is taking effect across many college campuses, and how stylish luxury living is adapting to the housing needs of potential research students.

A review of Alexandra Robbins' "Pledged: The Secret Life of Sororities"

Being the significant other of a member of the college Greek community, a Sorority or Fraternity, is difficult. Here are some tips on how to make it easier.

A delta is down to earth, spunky and about her business. Like the Que she shares quite a charisma but more subtle and prides being confident and sexy while leading woman in campus organizations.

College students continue to die while pledging fraternities. Parents must talk to their sons about the dangers of hazing before their child starts to pledge a fraternity. Teach your child to walk away from trouble and refuse to participate in dangerous pledge activities.

Family Trees are the surrogate "families" within sororities and fraternities that create a binding hold on new, current, and alumni greeks' impression of their sororities and fraternities.

In the process of pledging for a fraternity during college, many fraternities requires its pledges to make fraternity paddles.

a guide to select the college of your dreams.

It's all about how the pledging can effect you. Is it worth it? Read this to find out!

Crown College offers newly refurbished facilities, a safe and clean environment, and dedicated faculty. However, student life is stagnant and slow paced, the classrooms are cramped, and the college focuses entirely on religion majors.

Why the traditional college schedule - apply, enroll, love every second, tearfully graduate four years later - doesn't always work for everyone. But it can work out. This is my story.

There are so many ways to get overwhelmed with just coming to college. I will share my views on making the most out of college and still making the grades you need to succeed.

from a student's perspective you will learn everything you need to know about the unviersity and can decide if you want to attend this school

An honest overview of Alpha Phi Omega, a service fraternity.

everything college freshmen need to know at Binghamton University

This is a guide to survive your first year living away at school published by someone who has actually been there and made it through alive to tell about it. Here is a sneak peak into dorm and commuter life, with tips on doing it a little better.

Students new to the college scene can be overwhelmed by the thought of joining new groups and making new friends. For those unsure of what college life has to offer, here is some of what you can expect from college extracurricular activities.

Judge uses new law to convict two Florida A & M University fraternity members for hazing

This is my opinion about the movie Stomp the Yard. I believe that it portrays a negative image of fraternities and sororities.

During my college experience, I have had the opportunity to attend both ND and IU. While Notre Dame may seem academically superior, Indiana's business school is highly competitive. I will include subjective as well as objective information in the review.

Dorm rooms are small, and most of the time you will have to share them with someone else. This brings up the question of what to take and what to leave behind.

What has been done, and what needs to be done, to eliminate this scary occurance.

People often don't realize that going Greek opens up multiple leadership and involvement opportunities.

Preview of gala to celebrate Greek life's 40th birthday on campus

An essential part of Greek culture, theater held more significance than mere entertainment or religious ritual. The theater is a window into ancient Greek life.

Can you be a member of a greek-lettered organization and still profess Jesus Christ? This article examines that question.

When it comes to choosing an institution of higher learning be it college or university, there are different factors to put into consideration. For more information on how to land your dream college or university, continue reading this article.

A brief history of Greek theater from it's beginnings centuries ago.

North Georgia College and State University is one of the best kept secrets of Georgia. With its small campus ( and class sizes) tucked away in the Appalaichian Mountains, this school is the ideal place for anyone taking their education to new heights.

These simple silk screen printed College or University Logo pillows are an easy way to create some expensive looking custom pillow slip covers on a small budget!

The first part in a series exploring the wrath of the Greek gods. This article deals specifically with Athena and the myth of Arachne

At North Georgia College and State University, it's hard to find housing unless you are a female or in the military program. However, Williow Trace offers the closest thing to dorm living (and to campus) that you can get without a sex change.

an essay about disrespect while pledging for a fraternity

Greektown is a neighborhood of Greek restaurants on Halsted Street, just south of the Loop in downtown Chicago, Illinois. The following are the best Greek restaurants in Greektown in the Windy City.

With a student enrollment of around 10,000 they only offer 2 sororities and 4 fraternities

is your fraternity or sorority in need of money? Help is on the way

This article instruct the reader on how to create a paddle for their respective fraternity or sorority.

An academic look at Cato the Elder that helps shed light on the Greek influence of Roman culture,

Pledging a sorority is a life changing decision and there are a lot of thing to take into consideration.

In specific concern to Greek and Roman mythology, there were all sorts of paintings, statues, vases, sculptures, and other forms of art, contained in specific "rooms" or portions of the museum dedicated to ancient Greece and Rome.

An essay discussing what we, as Americans value in our national heroes in comparison to the mythological heroes of Ancient Greece.

In ancient Greek mythology, the cycle of life and death and the hope for a serene afterlife are encapsulated in the myth of the goddess Persephone.

An article about the Medieval mystery of Greek Fire, a substance that was used in naval warfare and burned on water.

The differences between Greek and Roman Mythologies are startling apparent, and though there are various similarities, the values and beliefs of each culture are illustrated via their myths and stories.

An overview of Greek coffee - its history, its culture, how to make it, and where to buy it.

While Greek learning affected all the subjects of the studia humanitatis, history and philosophy in particular were profoundly affected by the texts and ideas brought from Byzantium.

In the Greek tragedy "Antigone," Sophocles tells the tale of a good woman whose loyalty to divine law unfortunately equates in

Epistemology and the basic philosophy of empiricism are the topics of dicsussion. I will explain where Greek philosophy began and who the main contributors were to ancient philosophy and what their contributions were.

Charges are currently being filed against the captain of the ill-fated Greek cruise ship. It remains to be seen which other officers, if any, will be charged as well.

This article shares information about how the Greek and Roman gods and goddesses came to be.

This article contains the major characters from the mythological story of the Trojan War. It is all the main Greek mythological story. The article is translated into Spanish.

This shows a parallel between Greek mythology and King Arthur.

Greek drama developed from the Greek Dionysian festivals. It began as a simple festival in honor of the Greek god Dionysus. The crude songs and dances developed into a dithyramb
and included a chorus.

So you want to marry a Greek.

Landmarks of Greek art.

What's not to love about ancient Greek mythology? There are all-powerful Gods with human drives and emotions. There are heroes chalk-full of flaws, social hook-ups galore, cheating in every sense of the word, killing, revenge, and more killing. Sure sounds exciting.

A comprehensive look at who's who in the pantheon of Greek mythology.

This article deals with the Greek myth that establishes the beginning of the werewolf story.

By translating the symbolic meaning of the archetypes contained in Greek mythology, we decipher the hidden message present in these images and stories, parallel to the meaning that can be understood by our conscious mind.

Greek Orthodox easter Celebrations coincides with Passover

An essay comparing and contrasting Greek and Elizabethan culture and dramatic tragedy.

how much does it really cost to be in a fraternity...

This article explains what to do once you become a member of a fraternity

A psych major's view on Kutztown University life and learning. Fully supportive professors in a open campus.

By evaluating the symbolism and embedded ideals in the initiation rituals it becomes clear that men and women act to each other in extremely different ways.

In Atwood's feminist take on the original myth, Orpheus loses Eurydice a second time because of his inability to regard her as an individual with free will rather than simply the object of his desire.

This is a short history of stepping, or step dancing, a form of expressive dancing where participants use every part of their bodies to create sound and rhythms, especially their feet, hands, legs, and chests.

Mythology reimagined from a feminist point of view.

Jumping into college sorority rushing, pledging and initiation, I had no idea what awaited me. By sophomore year, I resigned from the fraternity. Guess what happened? This true story may surprise you!

After attending Elizabeth City State University, in North Carolina, for four years and earning a bachelor of arts in English, I am prepared to share why other prospective students should consider this institution of learning.

After reading the book "Pledged" about sorority life, I have been reflecting on my own experience. Here is the real deal with sororities.

College is full of new experiences and challenges. As a freshman, for many people it will be their first experience living away from their family home. There will be many new opportunities to grow and learn, but on that should be avoided is pledging a fraternity.

Nowadays, the face of the typical college student has changed. While some still have a traditional college experience, many students now work full-time while going to school. This does not mean that we cannot still make the most of the college experience.

Do you feel like you are not having the typical college experience? Is work, family, location, age, or something else making you feel like you don't fit? You are not alone!

A college rooted in tradition and values moves co-ed in order to boost admissions. The allure that appealled to many high school seniors may be lost, but should not be as this is a great institution.

One thing that many college bound students look forward too is becoming a member of some popular sorority

There has been a debate over the years of whether Black Greek Organizations created stepping, or was it created in Africa? What happens if movies like "Stomp the Yard" make the dance commercial, and who's to thank for it?

Not sure where to go out in Ann Arbor? This guide should give you an idea of your bar options in Ann Arbor and around the University of Michigan campus.