Essay On Fraternity

When entering college, it seems to be some students’ dream to join a fraternity or sorority. The question is ‘have they really thought this through?” There are many aspects of Greek society one should consider before making a decision that will affect them for the rest of their life. Anyone contemplating joining a Greek organization, needs to be educated on both the positive and negative effects they tend to have on people. Students should take special care in deciding whether it is really wise to be part of a fraternity or sorority because they can instill a desire to fit in, no matter the cost, encourage students to participate in ill-advised or illegal activities, and generate a loss of focus on what is important. To fully understand

Being in a fraternity or sorority is not an experience that can be forgotten. In other words, being around the same people and participating in the same activities for much of your college career, will influence one’s behavior years later. For example, it is very common for members of Greek organizations to engage in endeavors just because their brothers or sisters are, and they want to fit in. With this desire to fit in, a person is more likely to be pressured into something. “It is proven that those affiliated with Greek organizations have lower self-esteem” (Effects of Hazing on Student Self-Esteem) due to the feelings of “constantly being judged” (How Fraternities and Sororities Impact Students). Members feel that living up to standards make them “look good” in the eyes of their brothers/sisters, so they begin to rely on others in order to assess their individual importance. Therefore, “men and women involved in Greek society were more likely to have an increased dependency on others, feeling uncomfortable when left alone” (Effects of Hazing on Student Self-Esteem). These people have conditioned themselves to let others think for them, lowering their self-value in the process. Although fraternities and sororities are supposed leadership programs, research has shown they create followers more often than