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Greek life is definitely visible on campus, and students are aware of its presence. It does not, however, dominate the social scene in any way. Many students who choose to go Greek do so under little or no pressure. There are plenty of Greek organizations to join on campus, and each is different and unique in its own way—there’s a lot of time to get to know them before deciding to pledge. Overall, the Greek community accounts for a very small percentage of students. Joining will obviously earn you some new friends and resources for entertainment and leadership; choosing not to join, though, shouldn’t have any effect on you at all. Many who are involved in the fraternities and sororities feel that Greek life is a rewarding opportunity, and have no regrets.

For those who don’t go Greek, many find they can still hang out with Greek friends, or attend functions and parties. It will be a little more difficult to get into parties if you’re a guy, but with all the house parties in the area, this shouldn’t be too much of a problem. In everyday life, the Greek system is seen as just another part of campus, and there’s little to no tension between Greeks and non-Greeks.

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Greek Life at University of Pittsburgh

pahty

Nursing '15

3.1

B-

Not Bad, but Not Essential

The best tip for Greek life is to either be someone inside or know someone inside. The best frats have open parties at the beginning of the year, then switch over to list parties as they recruit associate members. The shadier ones stay open for parties all year. There is some status associated with being in a frat or sorority, but it's not overwhelming. The events are fun, but you can survive without them.

May 21, 2012

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raa91

Biology and Biological Sciences '15

4.2

A-

Greek Life

Greek Life is pretty big for parties and some community-based activities, but in no way do you have to be Greek to enjoy Pitt. There are enough parties/volunteer opportunities elsewhere. Furthermore, there isn't a big dilemma with a "clear-cut separation" among Greeks and non-Greeks - everyone gets along. Finally, Greek housing is limited, so most members usually live on Campus housing and/or off-campus housing.

May 15, 2012

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jlb258

Nursing '15

3.5

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There Are Greeks Present

Greek life is present at Pitt and you can see them raising money for various charities on campus and hosting different events. However, Pitt isn't centered around Greek life nor is the social scene dominated by Greek life because Pitt is such a big campus.

May 04, 2012

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