Why you shouldn’t go greek: Being introverted

Joining a greek organization is decision that should not be made in haste, and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly.  So this week we will be tackling some of the reasons why you should NOT join greek lettered organization. We have all seen the movies, and the portrayals by the media of what Greek life is all about.  Movies like Animal House or Legally Blonde offer exaggerated caricatures of what greek life is really all about.  Your decision to either join a sorority or fraternity or forgo it all together should not be based on these depictions.

You should forgo the decision of going greek if you are reclusive or timid by nature.  While greek life could offer a great opportunity to battle your apprehensions an bring you out of your shell, it might be a bit of an overload.  There will the inherent expectation to partake in a lot of social events with your brothers or sisters, as well is with many others who you’ll be meeting for the first time because of your membership in

your organization.  Social interaction is a humongous part of greek life, and could present a problem for you if you’re introverted by nature.

Stay tuned for the upcoming blogs in the series as you work through decision process.