| Fraternities and sororities are present on every major | | | | interviewing for a job. They are able to trust you, |
| college campus. There are also a lot of different | | | | versus hiring someone they have no idea of what |
| fraternities to choose from. Are fraternities and | | | | they are like. |
| sororities even right for you? Let's break it down. | | | | What are the different kinds of fraternities and |
| What are the benefits of joining a fraternity | | | | sororities? |
| sorority? | | | | These are basically split into 3 major groups. You |
| One of the largest benefits come from the alumni | | | | have the Greek fraternities, the professional |
| network you will have access to. For years, | | | | fraternities, and the social fraternities. Traditionally, |
| members of the fraternity (called brothers) have | | | | the professional fraternities allocate most of their |
| crossed and graduated and are now members of the | | | | time in developing one's future career path, holding |
| working class. These graduated alumni provide job | | | | events and seminars that develop an individual's |
| opportunities and other help to current members of | | | | future career path. Social fraternities are more |
| the fraternity. | | | | geared towards meeting new people through social |
| Moreover, being in a fraternity helps you get | | | | events. Greek fraternities are a combination of both. |
| immediately involved and plugged into activities and | | | | How do I know which organization is right for me? |
| events that one would have a very difficult time | | | | Go out during rush week and meet each group. If |
| doing alone (i.e.: fundraisers, community service, etc.) | | | | you're unsure of a certain fraternity, ask around. Be |
| Going back to the networking/connections, keep in | | | | sure to ask people not affiliated so you can get an |
| mind that statistics have shown that it is much easier | | | | unbiased opinion. After meeting each member, and |
| getting a job when you know more people who can | | | | you feel the group is the right fit for you, go after it! |
| get you connected than simply walking in and | | | | |