University of South Florida - Greek Life

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College Prowler Take

If students are willing to invest the time and money that it takes to go Greek, then joining a fraternity or a sorority can be a great option for making friends on campus. Students should know that the Greek lifestyle is both overwhelming and time consuming. Students must attend various social events throughout the year, participate in community events, and pay dues regularly. It can be a huge time investment, but most fraternity and sorority members would argue that it is well worth it to rush.

Greeks are known for their wild parties where alcohol flows like the mighty Mississippi. While students need not be Greek to host a great social event, the school’s fraternities and sororities have traditions of brotherhood and sisterhood that can make non-Greeks, or GDIs (Godd@mn Independents) feel out of place (or out altogether) at parties where Greeks are present. Many Greek students will tell of wild parties where men and women who were strangers at the beginning of the night had paired off by the end of the night to engage in sexual activities. While this is certainly not true for all Greek organizations at USF, students should be aware that this can sometimes happen when people are under the influence of alcohol. Some students say that going Greek is worth it, but many students will find that their participation in other activities around campus is cheaper and more rewarding.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

I think it does dominate the... I think it does dominate the social scene because every where you go you see people wearing Greek letters. 12345 Greek Life Report

allisonb08 says: University of South Florida 2012 History

Greek life...what a waste D+ I went Greek my freshman year. It was a total waste of time. They were all just greedy, money hungry snobs. Once I dropped out, no one kept in contact with me. They're very selective and rude. 12345 Greek Life: November 19, 2009 Report

bperetz says: University of South Florida 2011 Other

The Greek scene at USF is not as... The Greek scene at USF is not as large as it could be, but the students in Greek life do a large amount of good for the campus. Most of what you hear on campus about Greek life is negative, but it's mostly unfounded. The Greeks at USF have been running student government for years and do thousands of hours of community service and philanthropic events. Plus, the parties are pretty good, too. 12345 Greek Life: September 21, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

I’m a freshman here, and I’m still... I’m a freshman here, and I’m still not sure if the large Greek scene is helping or hurting USF. 12345 Greek Life Report

Anonymous says:

Greek life on campus does dominate... Greek life on campus does dominate the social scene. Like most campuses, everywhere you turn you’ll see someone in letters. Going Greek makes it easier for people from out of town to feel as if they belong. 12345 Greek Life Report

Facts

Did You Know?

In 2003, students at USF joined together to form a local chapter of Delta Lambda Phi, a traditionally gay fraternity.

Greek housing facilities are new to USF as of 2003, and more housing facilities are currently being constructed for Greek students. There are a total of 14 houses to date.

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