It is without question as to why you would
have reservations sending your son or daughter to school and
supporting them in wanting to join a fraternity or sorority.
With the likes of the propaganda of Animal House
or Old School, or even all the seemingly constant
negative press on Greek organizations, it would seem very
unlikely to have your initial full and unbridled support!
But here’s the truth: Stereotypes, myths,
and misconceptions have plagued the name of fraternities and
sororities for years. And, Greeks are going above and beyond
to change the false and horrible image that has been created
by movies and the mistakes of a few in the media. Here at
UNF, students have logged hundreds of community service hours
and donated tens of thousands of dollars to charities…we
have worked with the community in Relay for Life, the Gate
River Run, Habijax, Builder’s Care, the Donna Hicken
Foundation, Shands, Children’s Miracle Network, Big
Brothers and Sisters of NE Florida, and several other local
entities in the effort to become better and more well-rounded
people, but also to do what we do best: SERVE. Check out the
section on this site on WHY GO GREEK, and see the amazing
and TRUE FACTS on Greeks and Greek Life.
It is my firm belief that the challenges and rewards of college
life can be richly enhanced through the fraternity or sorority
experience. Students of all backgrounds and cultures have
found a place for themselves in UNF fraternities and sororities.
Simply put, Greek Life adds a dimension to one's college experience
that is not found in other organizations.
UNF fraternity and sorority members hold high academic standards,
develop and strengthen leadership skills, create a support
network, and develop long-lasting friendships.
The University of North Florida is committed to the positive
development of our Greek-affiliated students. Involvement
in a fraternity or sorority can enrich the undergraduate experience
and provide a strong foundation for cognitive, social, and
personal development. I strongly encourage your son or daughter
to "Get Ready for the IMPACT" in the UNF
Greek Community. The benefits will continue far beyond college
and last a lifetime.
In short, you have my promise and my word: If your son or
daughter does not excel to new and formally unknown heights
as a student of this university and overall as a person after
joining a fraternity or sorority here at the University of
North Florida, please call or email me immediately so that
we can talk – we will make things right. I have
sheer and unlimited passion for Greeks, I love to draw-out
the GREATNESS that is within them, and I took this position
for one main reason: TO IMPACT LIVES.
Believing in them,
Tyler R. Young
Greek Life Coordinator
University of North Florida
(904) 620-2526
All calls are treated confidentially.
tyoung@unf.edu
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