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It’s not that McGill doesn’t have a Greek life, it’s that McGill has no incentive for a Greek life. On many campuses, frats and sororities are a way for students to move out of cramped dorms. At McGill, students move out of those after the first year, regardless. On smaller campuses, frats can be central to social life, as they have the means and the space to throw huge parties. At McGill, the city provides the social life. Some students do join frats, and those who do definitely love it; it’s just that they’re not a big part of the social scene. Why pay three dollars to wait in line for cheap beer when you can go out to a great bar and get good drinks? Frats do throw parties, but the people who usually go are those in another frat or sorority, or are friends with people who are.

What Greek life does provide for McGill students is a way to escape the anonymity of a big campus. People who choose to pledge tend to do so because they want to live with a tight group of people or enjoy being part of an organization. These are really good reasons, especially considering how impersonal McGill can be. If that sounds appealing, and you think Greek life will give you that, then you’ll probably be happy. Just don’t expect it to be the center of everyone else’s social life.

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Greek Life at McGill University

diesel87798

'12

Spanish Language and Literature

1.2

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The greek life is not very big just because of the fact that you are located in Montreal, a lot of the students typically are not looking for that kind of environment and the fact of the openness of the city and the environment fostered in res leads to students having a close sense of community thus not seeking a fraternal society or place to be able to drink and have parties.

Jan 04, 2012

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Greek Life at McGill University

nmarling

'14

Environmental Studies

1.5

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Greek Life

There really is none. There are only a few at the school and people generally don't attend the parties

Nov 12, 2011

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abj0028

'14

Labor and Industrial Relations

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If you want Greek life, this isn't the place for you. If you stumble upon it and enjoy while here I am sure it would be a good time, but I don't know of anyone coming here anticipating Frats.

Apr 18, 2011

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