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Fraternities And Sororities

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It is a fact that fraternities and sororities are a major part of student life at the University. Students are preoccupied with pledging. This is not approved of by most members of the faculty, however, they feel helpless about attacking them. Perceiving that the Greek societies are attractive to the students but at the same time encouraging anti-intellectualism, it is not an issue that can be addressed easily. The student, who wants to be popular and cool, feels that he should not talk in class, because interest in academics or having ideas outside class is uncool. It’s more important to pledge the right house than being smart. If the administration would create alternatives to Greek life such as a honors program. Students lives would

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