academics, living in, positions held, participation, etc.  WSU just recently passed a requirement where “Wet” (able to consume alcohol in chapter house) fraternities may not house freshmen.  This means that new members of the fraternity will not be able to move into the chapter house until their sophomore year at the earliest.  This does not affect sororities as every sorority house is “dry” (unable to consume alcohol in chapter house), therefore being able to house freshmen.  This is important to take into account for incoming freshmen because residence halls cost more for room and board than fraternities and if you have to remain in the residence halls for an entire school year, it could become more expensive than you or your families are able to afford. 

Living in the Greek community is a great opportunity if you have the option.  If you are a Greek student, your respective fraternity or sorority is most likely your second priority (school is always first) during your time here at WSU.  And there is no better way to get involved with your Greek chapter than living in the chapter house!  There are countless benefits that come from going Greek, many of which are impossible to measure. 

When living in Greek housing, you will never be bored.  When living with 40+ of your best friends, there is always something going on.  If members are not studying, they are often going to the gym, playing pick-up basketball or volleyball, competing in intramurals, having a friendly game of FIFA, watching a movie, participating in other Greek houses’ philanthropies, or just hanging out with some good friends.  As long as you are able to complete your schoolwork, you will be able to quickly transition into making the most of your college days if you are Greek.

While the entertainment aspect of Greek life is a great upside, there are other more important aspects that are hard to put a price on.  First off, most Greek houses have study files in their study rooms that contain course notes and materials for just about every class from previous semesters.  They also have notes on how teachers test their students and tips for how to succeed in every class.  This helps immensely when it comes to completing assignments and studying for exams.  On top of the study files, every member of the house is a resource to help tutor and offer advice for school and any other aspect of college here at WSU. 

Apart from the academic side of college, fraternities and sororities offer a little something called brotherhood and sisterhood.  While this part of Greek life is often overshadowed by the negative stereotypes clouding the Greek community, brotherhood and sisterhood is the foundation for which every Fraternity and Sorority is built upon.  That is the reason why Greek houses have been able to be so successful and overcome numerous hardships over the course of history.  Brotherhood is not an achievement, but rather a blessing embedded in the roots of a man’s making.  The ability for men or women to come together and build something far greater than anything one could accomplish alone is the joy behind fraternity.