Yes. Greek life has a bad reputation at just about every campus. And yes, there are some people who act inappropriately, and don't always have their head on straight.
But that does not mean every single one of us likes to party until we black out. We aren't in Greek life just for the social aspect. We are in it for so much more.
My sorority has changed me to become so much more than what I used to be. I've learned how to be confident in myself. I've learned how to cooperate with 150+ women in a single setting. I've learned how each and every fraternity and sorority raises and does so much for their philanthropy.
But most importantly, I've learned how to be level headed. To be frankly honest, before I pledged my sorority, I believed that since people are in Greek life, they think they are better than others. I believed that they thought they were entitled. I think a lot of that was being a shy and clueless freshman, but I'm happy my sisters have proved me wrong. While pledging my sorority I soon realized that just because I am in Greek life, I am NOT any better than someone who is not. People are interested in a vast majority of things, and that is awesome.
Greek life is not for everyone, and I personally think that is perfectly fine. I was looking for something like a sisterhood, while my best friend wasn't. She is doing amazing in her class, and is overly-involved in after school clubs/activities. She just wasn't one that thought that the sorority life was for her, and that's okay.
I am never going to be someone who judges another regarding what they enjoy. And unlike what many people think about the Greek community, no one is better than someone else based upon which organization they are in. The tier-system is not much of a thing, at least not in my eyes.
I think that people on both sides like to be judgmental and stereotypical. Although people try to stop the stigma, it is bound to happen. The people who are not in Greek life like to put the title that all of those who are in it are the same. Which is not true. But those who are in Greek life like to call those who aren't "GDI's", or stereotype them up and down. Like I said, I think it's bound to happen for each side to judge, but both aren't always true.
One thing that I've heard a lot was that people in sororities and fraternities buy their friends. And although it does cost money to be in one- it is so not true. The processes and pledge-ships aren't always the easiest or most normal, being in one is so much more than meeting people. This community allows for countless connections for networking, helps you grow into the best version of yourself, and have an amazing time with people who care about you.
