Bid day, frat parties, and..... leadership skills? Yes, there's more to Greek life than bid day and frat parties. Look beyond the glitter and the dark frat basements, and you'll find an organization that empowers its members and prepares them for their future careers. But how?
1. Leadership
Leadership opportunities are available inside your own organization and Greek life as a whole. There's a myriad of different positions available to you; you might be able to work with finances as Treasurer, you may facilitate and purchase (with chapter funds) the furnishings of the house as Property Coordinator, or maybe you'll be lucky enough to oversee every office as President. As an officer for the entire Greek community, you will be able to work with members of other organizations to guarantee that Greeks present a good image on campus.
2. Tact
Let's face it, being around your brothers or sisters all the time can be difficult. You might have the one sister who always has a negative opinion or the brother who never shows up to events and makes your chapter look bad. Tact is being able to tell them to get their life together... in a nice way. Tact is necessary, because you don't want to make Cheryll cry when you say, "Cheryll, you're always late. Get it together!" Instead, you say, "Hey, Cheryll! Where were you earlier? We missed you!" Tact is what will keep you from being fired one day when you work with a Cheryll.
3. Organization
Between formals, philanthropy events, date nights, exec meeting, and weekly chapter, Greeks are busy. Then you also have to factor in school, work, and maybe a social life. Every sorority girl lives by her planner. Greeks have to learn how to prioritize their activities, with school always on top. Because if you fail at school, you can't participate in Greek life.
Condoleezza Rice, Lucy Liu, Dick Clark, and Michael Jordan. These influential people were all members of Greek organizations. They used the skills they learned in Greek life to help further their careers. So, what are you waiting for?!?
GO GREEK!
