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Greeks are a large part of the inner workings of campus. The numbers indicate that a little over 30 percent of the campus is involved in a Greek organization, but often it can feel like 70 percent. While it is definitely possible to live a full and happy life on campus without being Greek, people involved in Greek life will say that pledging is the best way to make friends and get involved on campus. Valpo has a deferred recruitment, so freshmen are able to get accustomed to campus before deciding whether or not to go through recruitment.

People involved in Greek life also typically get involved with many other organizations on campus such as Student Government and Union Board. This tends to make it seem like Greeks are everywhere, but there are plenty of organizations to get involved in that do not involve the Greeks.

However, if you do decide to go Greek, you would get inolved automatically in many philanthropy and service events. Each sorority and fraternity has a charity that they fundraise for at some point in the year. They try to get all students to participate in their fundraiser through some fun activity like Phi Psi 500, Derby Days, and Kappa Kasino. People also get involved in a variety of service projects, like helping at Café Manna or doing Day of Caring. Either way, Greek life is usually carries a positive image around campus, but there is no pressure to join.

The main downside to Greek life is that sororities on campus live in Scheele Hall in separate wings. This facility is exactly the same as the freshmen residence halls. Most fraternities are able to live off campus in houses, so many students find problems with this system.

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Greek Life at Valparaiso University

ValpewLova

Health Care '15

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Greek life at Valpo is such a great way to get involved. Before Greek life I was a confused Freshman with no sense of direction, involved in nothing outside of my classes, and hanging out with a crowd I didn't particularly care for. After Greek life? I started attending on campus church bi-weekly, had 2 leadership positions just within my greek organization, was elected treasurer of a relevant on campus club, and obtained an on campus job. Greek life made me a happier person and definitely made me feel like I fit better on campus. Phi Psi 500, Sigma Chi Derby Days, Kapture the Flag, the Mr. and Miss Greek Pageant, and Swishes for Wishes are just a few events I wouldn't have felt comfortable getting involved in if it weren't for Greek life. Recruitment was hell, but worth it. I highly recommend joining Greek life at Valpo, it's the sisterhood/brotherhood of a university with greek life of higher prestige without the snobby standards and overly expensive clothes.

May 26, 2012

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macroy7

Meteorology '14

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Strong but Bogus

most kids go greek but its bogus here....very weak

May 18, 2012

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Valpo92

Biology '14

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Everywhere

The Greek system has a very obvious presence on campus. Most people are involved in Greek life.

Oct 10, 2011

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