Iowa State University - Greek Life

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For those in the Greek system, being Greek is a big thing, it dominates your social scene. But, as a non-Greek, you tend to associate with everybody. If you want to join, there are enough so you can find one that suits your interests and personality. Greeks are active in many events, but there are also many opportunities for non-Greeks to be active on campus. If you want to join an organization where it is easy to have an active role, then Greek life is one choice.

Greek house parties and events are typically open to anyone who wanders in. If the parties are what you are looking for, joining is not necessary. Being in a frat or sorority may help you make friends quickly at the beginning, but it may limit your social encounters with the non-Greek population. Make sure you research the different societies and visit them before you decide which one to pledge. It can be hard to keep up on academics and participate in all of the social activities required, so understand the time-commitments of the society. Overall, those who enjoy Greek life will enjoy Iowa State, but those who don’t wish to participate will equally enjoy their time at Iowa State.

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Students Speak Out

ISUCH says: Iowa State University 2017 Architecture and Planning

Greek life is there for parties... Greek life is there for parties and organizing other entertainment. It's not a big status thing, but the students in a Greek house are known. 12345 Greek Life: April 08, 2009 Report

ISUMS says: Iowa State University 2015 Psychology

The Greek life seems to be... The Greek life seems to be dominate here. It is not really a big deal if you are not in a frat or sorority, but there are a lot of people who are in one. We have the typical white frat and sororities, but we also have some black/multicultural ones here, which are totally different from the mainstream Greeks. 12345 Greek Life: April 01, 2009 Report

ISUTM says: Iowa State University 2014 Other

Greek life is huge on campus, but... Greek life is huge on campus, but you don't have to be in a house to have a social life. There are plenty of people who aren't and still have great friends to go out with. 12345 Greek Life: March 12, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

Greek life is great. I am in a... Greek life is great. I am in a sorority, but I have many friends that aren’t in a house, and we get along fine. I hang out with my friends that are and aren’t in a house at the same time, and they get along. I wouldn’t call it ‘dominating’ the social scene, but the students in the Greek community tend to be more involved in campus activities, and they become more involved in things like Homecoming. 12345 Greek Life Report

Anonymous says:

For those in the Greek system, the... For those in the Greek system, the Greek system can dominate the social scene (there are always frat parties and Greek events going on). However, if you’re not part of the Greek system, it’s a small part of what’s going on in town, although you may find your way to some parties and events anyway. 12345 Greek Life Report

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