Washington & Jefferson College
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While about 40 percent of campus is affiliated with a Greek organization, the school is so small that students cannot help but be friends with people inside and outside of Greek life. The people who are involved in Greek life tend to love it, while independents found that Greek life just was not for them. Many schools have Rush (the time when freshmen can pledge to Greek organizations) in the fall, but Washington & Jefferson waits until the spring, which gives students a little more time to make a decision that will affect the rest of their college years. However, whether students join a Greek organization or choose to stay independent does not change how they are viewed by the rest of the student body.

There are some nice benefits to going Greek. The chapter houses, which were built in 2005 for the ten Greek organizations, are very nice, and a large portion of Greeks can live in the houses if they want to. Throughout the year, there are also parties and philanthropy events that the Greek organizations host—everything from the Greek Olympics to a synchronized swimming competition. There are plenty of activities run through Greek life, and almost all of them are open to the entire student population.

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Greek Life at Washington & Jefferson College

masterj2700

Environmental Sciences '15

3.5

B

Greek Life Is Big at W and J

A lot of students are involved in Greek life, but you don't have to be to have fun.

May 07, 2012

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Zeus26

Business Administration and Management '13

3.8

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Open to Public

Greek Life is very open to the campus first semester. All students go to greek street on the weekends regardless of affiliation. Second semester is quieter as fraternities begin the pledging process and parties are generally closed. Greek Life is also actively involved in community activities and host many philanthropy events.

Apr 23, 2012

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wnjgreek

Political Science and Government '12

5.0

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The Best and Really Only Option

Greek Life is probably the most important part of social life at WnJ. There is no off campus housing so people don't have house parties. The bars are active during the week, but Friday and Saturday belong to the Greeks. During the spring semester it is even more important to be greek, because there will be fewer open parties. Also you will miss out on Formals, Philanthropy events, mixers, greek week and all the other Greek only events.

More importantly joining a Fraternity or Sorority will allow you to be more active in the campus community and you will find great brothers or sisters.

Apr 20, 2012

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