Beloit College - Greek Life

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College Prowler Take

When only 17 percent of the entire student body is Greek, how much pull can they really have? People notice them because most of the time they’re the only ones throwing the parties, and people have to go somewhere. But if you would rather not have anything to do with the Greeks, the most you’ll have to bear is walking past the houses on your way to class, but even that can be avoided with a little extra effort. If you are into the whole Greek routine, go ahead and pick one. They’re a pretty welcoming bunch with just enough variety to suit different types of people. Just don’t expect to automatically be a “cool person” because you’ve joined a Greek house; nobody will notice the change in you.

The thing to remember here is that Beloit Greeks don’t fit the stereotype of Greeks everywhere else. They don’t pull crazy scams all the time, their parties don’t get out of hand, and they don’t sport the expected Greek fashion, nor do most of them even play sports. No sir, we’ve bred a different sort of Greek over in Beloit, Wisconsin. Our Greeks are well-mannered for the most part, though you’ll find a real jerk every now and then, and they do their homework. In fact, half the time, a Greek could be sitting right next to you in a class, and you wouldn’t even know it until he or she comes right out and tells you. The membership of these organizations can be downright surprising.

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Students Speak Out

BelCS says: Beloit College 2012 Education

Greek life isn't big here. It's... Greek life isn't big here. It's more of a minority thing, to tell you the truth. They are completely different than at most schools. You'll find flamboyant gays in the frats and girls with lip rings and tattoos in the sororities. I thought I would never go Greek until I came here, but now I love my sorority! 12345 Greek Life: March 02, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

We have three frats and three... We have three frats and three sororities. They don’t dominate the scene, and most members aren’t the typical ones you might find on MTV. No, they’re a little more serious, most of them. 12345 Greek Life Report

Anonymous says:

Greek life is there for those who... Greek life is there for those who want to be a part of it. Only about 12 to 15 percent of students are members of fraternities or sororities. The fraternities and sororities are cool places to hang out and get to know people, but they in no way dominate the social scene, and they are regarded as respectful and responsible—especially compared to the stereotypes attached to Greek houses. 12345 Greek Life Report

Anonymous says:

Most of the parties take place at... Most of the parties take place at the frats, but they are not frat parties—they just have the best houses to host them. Most people are not involved in Greek life, but some people just love it. 12345 Greek Life Report

Anonymous says:

First of all, Beloit has high... First of all, Beloit has high standards for admission, and the workload is more involved than at some schools, so one is not likely to find a house full of underachieving, dumb, drunk slackers wearing matching Greek letters. And secondly, the campus as a whole is more liberal than most, and by ‘liberal’ I mean (among other things) that there are few ‘all-American girl/boy next door Abercrombie & Fitch-wearing’ types to fill the houses. 12345 Greek Life Report

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Did You Know?

At some point every year, you’ll be able to bid on a Beloit College Greek man or woman and win an evening out with them.

The annual “Dressed to Get Celibate” party used to be called “Dressed to Get Laid."

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