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Despite the fact that only seven percent of CSUN students are involved in a sorority/fraternity, the Greeks have a strong presence on campus, especially during Rush. Sororities and fraternities usually do awesome charity events. For example, the ZBT house actually did a strip show one year, and the AOP house holds an annual talent show, which is hilarious. The Greeks also throw good parties, but usually the frat houses are known for better parties than the sororities. The best parties are at the beginning or end of the semester. Anyone is allowed into these parities even if you’re not Greek. You can find out about these parties through word of mouth, a flyer that is being passed around campus, or the MySpace account. The Greeks also throw weekend trips to Mexico or Tahoe, which can be a blast if you want to party for three days straight. You don’t even have to be in a fraternity or sorority to go, as long as you know someone who can vouch for you. Greeks also have a pretty fun intramural system going on, so you don’t have to be a partier to participate in all the functions.

If you plan on joining a fraternity or sorority, then take your time in deciding—don’t make a commitment too soon. Often, the Greek system turns out to be different than most people expect, and leaving the system is more complicated than it seems. If you don’t want to join the Greek system, a good way to keep up with the party system is to befriend or room with someone in a sorority or fraternity. Many people think Greeks pay for friends, but you can decide when you experience it first-hand.

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karenhazelbiochem

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology '15

5.0

A+

Greeks Everywhere

From the moment I started walking on campus up to now I have not not scene a fraternity, sorority, or co-ed group that won't advertise themselves, and that don't do anything to help their communities. I have been to 5 meetings, and even though I did not join, the service is excellent, the atmosphere is inviting and gives students motivation to join and to keep up academics and to try and strive, not to be good, but great. And my guy friends, a couple who are in fraternities and others who went to the meetings, have told me the same on their side, and the best part of all of them: there is always some time for fun.

May 12, 2012

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beachblondie1830

Communications '14

1.9

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Campus Life = Greek Life

The Greek Life on Campus is really the only thing to do on campus if you want to be involved. Other than that, there isn't much of a campus life. I personally feel that the Greek life is overrated. Everyone that I know who is in a Frat or Sorority is obsessed with it to the point where it gets irritating to the friends who are not involved. I've been to a few of the parties and everyone was trashed. Girls were half naked and making idiots out of themselves and the guys were taking advantage of them. It's definitely not my scene.

Feb 23, 2012

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steph83

Physical Therapy '15

3.5

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Greeks

I am not in a sorority but I'd love to join! All the greek girls seem to be extremely social and interactive.

Jan 05, 2012

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