The media loves to crucify college Greek life and recent heartbreaking tragedies, such as the death of a South Carolina Greek member, have given them the platform to do so -- even more than usual. Within just two weeks, six fraternities across America have been suspended due to hazing incidents. Although I do not condone any type of hazing, and consider any death to be a terrible tragedy, those who are in Greek life know that Greek life, for the most part, is not terrible.

If you surround yourself with good moral sisters, chances are, you will have a great experience in college. Fraternities and sororities do a great amount of good, especially for the philanthropy that is associated with their chapter. Doing work for a philanthropy brings everyone closer together, and it is a good cause to work towards a big goal and to try to make a difference in people's lives.

Without Zeta, I would have never been able to work with a large group trying to raise a huge amount of money for breast cancer awareness, and I would have never met girls who have easily become some of my best friends. Greek life is not just for parties and making friends for the four years that you are in college. Instead, it is about meeting people for lifelong friendships, and trying to make a difference, whether it is for your school or a bigger cause.

Greek life has its flaws, and has changes that need to be made, especially with hazing. Hopefully, the media and those influenced by it will eventually recognize the good that Greek life brings, and any tragedies that have happened recently will not be repeated.