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Image and Philanthropy

The image of greek life at Gustavus is very positive. Although stereotypes of greek life taken from the media definitely linger here at Gustavus, the greek organizations do offer many opportunities to give back to causes they deem of utter importance. For example, Epsilon Pi Alpha is a fraternity that focuses heavily on bettering the lifestyle and equipment for type 1 diabetics. Each year, Insulindependence (an non-profit for bettering the lives of type 1 diabetics) helps co-sponsor a triatholan held by the Eppies. This is just one example of the positivity the Greeks on campus emulate.

Organizations

One of the biggest turn ons for me about gustavus is the sheer amount of organizations and groups they offer to students. The best phrase I heard from a tour guide of the school was "if you don't fit in a group, or club, then start one." And after attending Gustavus for 3 years now, I can totally back that statement up. It is possible. From a nationally competitive Forensics team to a nationally ranked tennis team to a nationally ranked woman's rugby club, Gustavus really involves everyone!