Texas Tech University - Greek Life

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Lubbock is a small town, and therefore Greek life is a huge part of the Texas Tech social scene. There are 11 sororities and more than 10 fraternities who have lodges on Greek Circle, and these are the ones that have the most social functions throughout the year. Especially for freshman who can’t go to bars, fraternity parties are the place to be on the weekend. There is at least one fraternity party going on every day of the weekend during the fall semester, and these parties range anywhere from being a refined dance party with a band to a foam party with a DJ and random costumes galore. Fraternity parties are random in venue and theme, but they usually have one thing in common: drinking. It is not uncommon to see people making-out in the foam or throwing up in it. Girls are always welcome, but only guys in that particular fraternity are usually allowed in.

Sorority functions are the opposite of fraternity functions because they are all date parties. Dates must be signed up, and most sororities make it mandatory to take a provided shuttle to and from the party. Drinking is not allowed for anyone under 21 because there is a third-party vendor who checks IDs, and the overall party feels like a high-school dance. Unlike the Greek life at other schools, no one lives at the lodge provided by their respective fraternity or sorority. This plays a huge part in the dwindling of involvement of students in Greek life after their sophomore year.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

“Greek life is great! I am... “Greek life is great! I am involved in a sorority, and it has been the best experience. I met a ton of friends in the first week I was on campus. There is always something to do if you are in the Greek system. There is either a fraternity party or a sorority date party almost every weekend. Also, there are always great philanthropy events put on by Greeks going on all the time. It’s a great networking system, and it gives you a lot of opportunities that you would never guess you could have.” 12345 Greek Life Report

Anonymous says:

“Greek life is not strong with... “Greek life is not strong with minorities on campus.” 12345 Greek Life Report

Anonymous says:

“Greek life plays a major role in... “Greek life plays a major role in the social scene. They host parties and attract much attention with their involvement on campus.” 12345 Greek Life Report

Anonymous says:

“I was not Greek, so I do not know... “I was not Greek, so I do not know much, but I think they are very, very popular on campus and a huge part of the social scene.” 12345 Greek Life Report

Anonymous says:

“I think it has a big role. Even... “I think it has a big role. Even if it’s not a fraternity party, Greeks are getting together social scenes at bars or local places for everyone to hangout.” 12345 Greek Life Report

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