Purdue University
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With 29 percent of the Purdue student population being Greek, it’s no surprise that the Greeks are an important aspect of campus life. Events such as Homecoming and Grand Prix are the chances for sororities and fraternities to shine. However, they do not, by any means, dominate the social scene. Students not involved in the Greek system expressed their ability to have fun, make friends, attend parties, and be part of organizations without rushing or becoming involved in a sorority or fraternity. Several students surveyed expressed somewhat disparaging remarks about the Greek lifestyle, but those who were involved realized that Greeks play a very active role in many aspects of campus life, becoming involved in community service and various charities. Those who are members of Greek life hail the system; those outside of it are content to let the Greeks do their own thing.

If you’re interested in attending fraternity and sorority parties, and you’re not a member of the Greek system, you’ll have to use your friends who are able to get you inside the houses. One very nice thing about the Greek life at Purdue is that it gives members a sense of pride and association, but it is not so all-encompassing that it doesn’t leave time for members to pursue other activities around campus as well. Students who wish to stay Greek-free have no problems living their four years at Purdue. Even if you are not part of the Greek community, you are able to fit in just fine. Students who aren't part of the Greek system have their fair share of stuff to do around campus as well.

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zobbie

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Mechanical Engineering

Extremely Greek

A majority of the student body is in a Fraternity or Sorority. Many of them seem to be elitists, and look down upon you, if you're not.

Feb 05, 2012

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chelseamohan

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Psychology

Greek Life

Greeks are a big part of the campus, but don't override campus and don't interfere with campus activities.

Jan 26, 2012

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jbaghai

'14

Management Information Systems

Amazing

Great greek life here. Really seperate from the rest of the campus

Dec 28, 2011

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Fraternities		Acacia Alpha Chi Rho Alpha Epsilon Pi Alpha Gamma Rho Alpha Kappa Lambda Alpha Sigma Phi Alpha Tau Omega Beta Sigma Psi Beta Theta Pi Chi Phi Delta Chi Delta Lambda Phi Delta Sigma Phi Delta Tau Delta Delta Theta Sigma Delta Upsilon Evans Scholars FarmHouse Kappa Alpha Order Kappa Delta Rho Kappa Sigma Lambda Chi Alpha Phi Delta Theta Phi Gamma Delta Phi Kappa Psi Phi Kappa Tau Phi Kappa Theta Phi Sigma Kappa PhiKappa Sigma Pi Kappa Alpha Pi Kappa Phi Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chi Sigma Nu Sigma Phi Epsilon Sigma Pi Theta Chi Theta Tau Theta Xi Triangle Zeta Psi
Sororities		Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Phi Alpha Xi Delta Chi Omega Delta Delta Delta Delta Gamma Delta Phi Mu Delta Zeta Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Kappa Gamma Phi Beta Chi Phi Mu Phi Sigma Rho Pi Beta Phi Sigma Alpha Sigma Delta Tau Sigma Kappa Sigma Lambda Gamma Zeta Tau Alpha
Multicultural Colonies		Alpha Kappa Alpha Alpha Phi Alpha Iota Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Psi Omega Psi Phi Phi Beta Sigma Sigma Gamma Rho Zeta Phi Beta
Other Greek Organizations		Delta Lambda Phi Lambda Phi Epsilon Sigma Lambda Beta Tau Phi Sigma

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