Why you shouldn’t go greek: Do you have the time?
There is a lot to think about before making such a life-long commitment. We talked about being introverted as a factor that you should consider. Today we’ll discuss how being short on time could present a problem in enjoying Greek Life. While it is an amazing addition to the college experience, Greek life is not a road that is paved for everyone. Like everything there are a lot of pros and cons, and you have to see which of these end up carrying a heavier weight for you specifically.
Greek life might not be for you if you find yourself short on time. Being an active member of an organization requires being skilled in the art of time management. But if you have other pressing commitments, there just might not be enough time in your day to be able to be an active member of a sorority or fraternity. You are at a University to receive an education, so your academics endeavors must always take first place. You might have requirements to volunteer or work to receive and maintain scholarships. You might find yourself needing a job to supplement your finances and cover the cost of attending college. There might be other organizations that you are a member of that demand your time. There could be thousands of other reasons and things that require your attention and time.
While we’re not suggesting that being busy is a deal breaker for joining a greek organization, figuring out if you have the time is pivotal in your decision making. As a matter of fact, Greeks tend to by nature be some of the busiest and more involved students on campus. However, if your other commitments simply don’t allow you the time to attend chapter meetings, community service events, fundraisers, socials and mixers, you are doing a disservice to your organization. On a personal level, you get out of Greek life what you put in it. So if you’re not putting in the work and time, it really isn’t worth it for you.
Stay tuned for the next blog about why should not join a greek letter organization.
