Disadvantages Of Greek Life

Greek organizations are very popular on many college campuses across the United States, for many students as they enter college life they feel that joining a Greek organization is their only way to fit in and make friends on campus. Greek organizations are based on philanthropy, high morals, campus and community involvement, and the sisterhood/brotherhood that is created among its members. Many people see Greek life as a negative part of college life, but little do they know that the majority of our world’s leaders were members of Greek organizations throughout their college careers. The majority of people see members of Greek life as people who are constantly parting, skipping class, and participating in illegal activities which in some cases is true, but that is not the case for the largest majority of Greek members. Many members of Greek life have gained leadership skills from their organizations along with lifelong friendships, are more active on campus and within their communities, and form learning communities within their organizations. Throughout Greek life, there are many different opportunities to hold leadership positions weather it

The positives of Greek life being gained leadership skills that will prepare one for future jobs, more involvement on campus as well as within the community, and the learning communities that are gained from living with members of one’s organization whom they may have never interacted with, without the help from there Greek organization. Not only do members of Greek life gain those things they also gain lifelong friendships that will last throughout their college career and even into real adulthood. The benefits of Greek life always seem to outweigh the disadvantages when you put them side by