The Greek community is something special and incredible. It’s made up of a unique group of innovative, driven and passionate people that strive to become the best versions of themselves and seek to bring out the best in others as well. It is something not everyone has the privilege to be a part of, but if you are one of the lucky ones, the network you have connected yourself to is limitless.
While the bonds you have with the women and men in your chapter are usually strongest, branching out and making friends in other chapters is the best thing you can do for yourself. It not only expands your network for your post-grad years, but makes your collegiate ones that much better.
1. Going Out Is More Exciting
Imagine walking into a party knowing virtually everyone in attendance. The level of comfort and fun escalates infinitely. When you know the other women who regular at your favorite fraternity, it makes the night so much better. Instead of feeling awkward when you walk in to a new room or feeling like you can’t go out when your sisters decide to stay in, you have an entire group of other women that you’re comfortable with and trust.
Plus, that’s more girls that have your back when the creepy guy you’ve been avoiding all night tries to hit on you. In addition to having more friends at the events you go to, it’ll also get you more invites to other places. I have been invited to numerous fraternity formals and date events because friends of mine in other chapters have set me up with their friends, and we all know how fun formals can be. The more the merrier.
2. Going to Class Is More Exciting
You know that feeling you get when you walk into class on the first day and don’t know where to sit because you don’t know anyone? Chances are, if you get to know your Greek peers, especially those in your major, you will end up knowing someone in each of your classes. I can say from personal experiences that I’ve gotten to know many other women and men from classes we have had together and from making connections through Greek life. Plus, they make great partners for group projects and understand why you absolutely cannot meet up before noon on the weekends.
3. You’ll Have Better Attendance at Your Philanthropy Events
Panhellenic women have each others backs. While socializing is a key part of Greek life, Philanthropy is one of the pillars in which our organizations were founded upon. I know that my group of friends and I make an effort to go to as many other chapters' philanthropy events as possible, and that favor is almost always returned, therefore raising more money and awareness for everyone’s causes. Plus, its always good to have other people around to confirm that you do in fact volunteer.
The Greek community brings people together. If you take advantage of not only the people in your own chapter, but in all chapters, you will have that much greater of an experience.
