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Greek Life

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Undergrad Men in Fraternities 0%
Undergrad Women in Sororities 0%
Number of Fraternities 0
Number of Sororities 0

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Greek life in general is often associated with huge keg parties and campus-wide competitions among each sorority and fraternity. Goucher doesn't have any Greek life, and many students say part of the reason they came here is to avoid this type of scene, while others wish there was a Greek life system on campus to liven things up. If you’re craving a fraternity party, head to Towson University or Johns Hopkins. The closest thing Goucher has to Greek life is the athletic teams. The men’s soccer and lacrosse teams share the most evident bonds on campus, and like stereotypical fraternities, the teams also throw the biggest parties and sometimes make new players go through an unofficial “hazing” process.

While sororities and fraternities can provide students with a guaranteed social circle, students at Goucher have no problem making friends on their own. From social circles created through on-campus clubs, majors, and classes, there are plenty of ways to bond with other students. The largest student network, however, is in the dorms. If you crave the excitement and rowdiness of Greek life, head elsewhere. If you prefer a more low-key atmosphere and bonding in a non-Greek setting, then Goucher is the better choice.

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Greek Life at Goucher College

elbes001

Psychology '12

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Nonexistent

We don't have a Greek life, something that was set in stone for the school at the beginning of time. I personally think that sororities and fraternities would be good here to bring a bit more normalcy to the campus and add some more philanthropy, something that Goucher likes to push.

Oct 28, 2010

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Greek Life at Goucher College

sothernsocer321

Psychology Studies '13

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No Greek Life

Although you can go to Hopkins or Towson, it is pretty easy to get in if you are a good looking girl or a guy surrounded by girls

Mar 22, 2010

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Greek Life at Goucher College

sothernsocer321

Psychology Studies '13

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There is no greek life...

... enough said... although you can go to Hopkins for frat parties!

Mar 22, 2010

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User rating for Goucher College - Greek Life is 0 out of 5 based on 17 user reviews.

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Did You Know?
  • Pi Sigma Phi is an off-campus sorority that recruits students from Goucher College, Towson University, and Johns Hopkins University.
  • Much mystery surrounds the prohibition of Greek life on campus. The only reference to the rule lies deep within the Faculty Handbook under the section "Extracurricular Activities." It states, "There shall be no social sororities or fraternities at Goucher College," but offers no explanation. Rumor has it that a wealthy contributor to Goucher threatened that he would discontinue his monetary contributions if Goucher allowed Greek life on campus.

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Hometown
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Major
English, Creative Writing
Grad Year
2011

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