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It is undeniable that the Greeks play a major role at Vanderbilt. A lot of people are frustrated with this and like to come down on the Greeks and call them sheep or people who buy friends. It is easy to be negative about the Greek system because it is so prevalent, but because all the parties are open to everyone and there is an honest sense of inclusion, the Greeks provide a really good service to the community in planning and organizing parties and events that everyone else can benefit from (even if they’re not in a house).

The pressure to join a fraternity or sorority is definitely there. Obviously, a large part of being in a fraternity or sorority is bringing in the next class of people. As a result, the Greeks are really inviting to freshmen and do their best to recruit them into joining their specific house. While the Greek system does provide you with a good group of close friends, it is important to realize that after you get settled into a house (or decide not to rush), you’ll likely be hanging out with the same group of friends anyway. Classifications aren’t as big a deal as you once thought.

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mcelwesa

'14

Business Management

5.0

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Greeks ARE Vanderbilt

If you're a boy, you pretty much have to be in a fraternity to party. Sororities are huge too, but not necessary for girls. Greek life dominates the social scene and fraternities host pretty much every party, on and off campus (even bar events are sponsored by fraternities.) That said, they have sick parties.

Dec 13, 2011

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carolinecrumley

'14

Mathematics

4.2

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Laid Back for Girls, Not So Much for Guys

For guys, being greek is very important in order to have fun on campus. For girls, greek life really isn't a big deal. No one cares if you are greek and becuase our rush is second semester, you make your friends first semester so joining a sorority is not essential. I personally am in a sorority on campus, but a friends that aren't and it makes no difference.

May 27, 2011

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lovelyalex

'14

Anthropology and Archaeology

3.8

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It's Everywhere

Greek life pretty much runs this school. If you're not greek, you really don't stand a chance.

Mar 27, 2011

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