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Why go Greek / Greek Facts

‘GOING GREEK’ is becoming a member of a ‘Fraternity’ or a ‘Sorority.’
A Fraternity is a group of men bound together by friendship, ritual ties and common goals. A Sorority is a collegiate group of women closely united by bonds of oath, friendship and ritual. Fraternities and Sororities jointly stand for pillars such as Fellowship, Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Athletics. They provide a home away from home, true brothers and sisters of national and international families, and promote friendships which are forged and built to last a LIFETIME.

Becoming a member of a Fraternity or Sorority is very easy. As each council holds recruitment events and intake processes, you come out, meet new friends, and enjoy new experiences. See the Fraternity/Sorority Recruitment sections of this FIND_ book for more detailed info on recruitment.

But what you’re asking is, ‘why should I go Greek?’ And, although our historic growth alone signals that we’ve got something really good going on, we want you to further understand just why you should take this opportunity….

It’s not about your family’s heritage. It’s not about Kibbe, Falafels, Olive Leaves or Lamb. It’s not even about the great halls of Athens or the statues of Crete.

It’s about the FINDING what you seek.

When you ‘GO GREEK,’ you take an offer to unlock your potential, enhance your personal attributes, and unleash your passion! It’s truly the most exciting and life-changing experience you can start while you’re in college, but let us tell you more….

The Greek community here at the University of North Florida has long been a vital and ever-growing partner in academics, campus life and school spirit of the university. And, as the campus continues to grow, so do we… Four new fraternities are expanding here to UNF, with colonies looking for Founding Fathers as this text is written, and two new sororities are recruiting Founding Sisters as well.

Yet sometimes growth and new experiences can be just a little overwhelming. You’ve arrived at a new place, upon a new and huge part of your life. You’re walking around taking-in all of your new surroundings, the events on the Green, the new friends in your classes and dorm rooms, and you’re searching for yourself…wondering where to fit-in, or where to plug yourself in.
Sororities and Fraternities can help you find your niche on campus - quite simply, they truly are a home away from home. They offer academic assistance and support; they encourage you to participate in many varied campus activities and other organizations that will further enrich your life and collegiate experience; they open the doors of opportunity for campus leadership and networking with tens of thousands of alumni upon graduation; they help you develop strong social skills and give you the opportunity to create life-long friendships with people of similar interests and goals/ambitions; they foster educational awareness of current social and at-hand issues in the world…and they do all of this while opening your eyes to YOU - your true, raw potential and confidence - you will see just who and all that you can be through a Greek Life experience, by taking the chance, checking it out, and GOING GREEK.

Being a member of a Fraternity or Sorority doesn’t end in college. In fact, you’re just getting your feet wet as an undergrad when it comes to all you can do as alumni!  Networking, connections, having ‘your people call my people,’ everything about it being “all in who you know” - it’s all true. And not only that, but if you take a look at the fruit of all that powerful networking, the facts and benefits of taking the opportunity to GO GREEK truly speak for themselves:

20 Surprising Facts about Greeks;
THE POWER OF 2%
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 1) Studies prove that Fraternity and Sorority Alumni are much more likely than
     non-Greeks to participate in community service activities after graduation.

2) Forty-three (43!) of the 100 members of the U.S. Senate are members of a
     fraternity or sorority.

3) Twenty-nine percent of the House of Representatives are members of a
     sorority or fraternity.

4) Of North America’s 50 largest corporations, 43 are headed by Greek men and
     women!

5) 7 out of 10 people listed in Who’s Who are Greek.

6) 85% of Fortune 500 executives are Greek.

7) 40 of 47 U.S. Supreme Court Justices have been and are Greek.

8) All but two United States Presidents and two Vice-Presidents, born after the
     founding of the first social fraternity in 1825, have been and are fraternity
     members.

9) 63% of all U.S. Cabinet members since 1900 have been and are Greek.

10) All of the Apollo 11 astronauts were Greek.

11) With all of the power in these amazing statistics, only 2% of the
      population are members of Greek organizations.

12) A U.S. Government study shows that over 70% of Greeks graduate, while
     under 50% of non-Greeks graduate.

13) A study by the University of Missouri found that Greeks throughout the U.S.
     and Canada are more involved on their campuses and rate their overall
     university experience better than non-Greeks.

14) The same U of Missouri study found Greeks are more financially successful
     after they graduate than non-Greeks, are more involved in their communities,
     and give more generously to their alma maters.

15) Greeks not only participate in their own fraternity or sorority leadership,
     but are also involved in the same extracurricular activities as nonaffiliated
     students.

16) As undergraduates, Greeks raise approximately $7 million per year for
     charities.

17) As undergraduates, Greeks give approximately 850,000 volunteer hours per
     year.

18) Studies show Greek alumni are more satisfied with the social and cultural
     aspects of the college experience than nonaffiliated students.

19) Greek affiliation has been shown to have had a significant impact on the
     current income of alumni.

20) Employers consider 18 key factors in evaluating job interviews. The Greek
     Community provides opportunity to develop 12 of those key factors:
     Real-World Experience, Leadership Qualities, Personal Presentation, Attitude,
     Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Community Service Orientation,
     Adaptability-Drive-Initiative, Proven Track Record, Ability to Learn,
     Preparation for Interviews and Self Confidence.

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"No Matter the Letters, We’re All Greek Together."

You can’t go wrong Going Greek at UNF: No matter your personality, your goals, your ambitions, your faith, your values, your heritage, your race or your past, you will find a true home and a whole brotherhood or sisterhood of life-long friends when you GO GREEK. You have a brand-new group of friends waiting for you.

We hope you will stop by and FIND a new friend when you see us on campus - you’re always welcome. And, no matter which fraternity or sorority you choose, we’re all part of one big, amazing group of people who want to see YOU succeed in Greek Life at the University of North Florida. Welcome to the family!

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