Greek letters are visible all over campus, and students do measure it as a dominant part of campus life, but it does not intrude into any student’s life if they don’t want it to. There is an open choice of whether to be involved or not, and UR students find they can easily keep themselves busy with or without being Greek. The parties are not exclusive, and the larger parties are well attended by the campus. Less accepting of the fraternities is the administration, which keeps a constant eye on the frat quadrangle amd puts them on probation at a moment’s notice. The fraternity quad happens to be a hop, skip, and a jump over from the Residential Quad, with two dorms full of freshmen, so the hawk eye of security is centered over that sore point. In general, though, fraternities and sororities co-exist with the campus and the community.
Sometimes, it can feel like one big club, with the Greeks on campus making up about a quarter of the population, but on the whole, everyone gets along. Greeks let anyone into their parties, especially the fraternities, and do not look down on those who chose not to be Greek; sororities are more exclusive, though. There is no pressure to join; some find it fits in with their lifestyle at school, and others are perfectly happy to be unaffiliated. There are some of the typical frat boys, who act in the typical manner, but there are also a lot of surprises in terms of who is part of a fraternity, and a couple fraternities that aren’t stereotypical. There is a non-hazing policy on campus, so there is less of a secret society-feel. Greek life is bearable for everyone at UR.
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While you don't need to be involved in greek life to have a social life at the U of R, it is definitely encouraged, and by that I mean theres a chance you may feel a bit left out if your not greek. Frats and sororities are making increasingly big prescences on campus with a new sorority colonizing a few years ago and another one in talks of coming to the U of R. It seems like more students than ever are taking an interest in greek life and it has lots of benefits for students who want to meet more people and feel more connected to their school.
Apr 06, 2012
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Greek like is where almost all the parties are for those who do not belong to a sports team or club that has mixers. The frats typically always have parties, which are open to all grade levels. There are frat houses, and sorority interest floors. Greek students associate with non-greek students so it's no big deal.
Feb 22, 2012
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Unlike other schools, our Greek scene is very reputable and respected. Since students cannot easily attain off-campus housing and all on-campus housing is supposed to be party-free, many students visit the frat quad for fun on Friday or Saturday night.
Jan 06, 2012
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