When asked, “What are the advantages (or disadvantages) of joining a Greek society in college?,” the students of Frostburg State University delivered a variety of different responses. The most common response was how good Greek societies look on a resume. According to the responses of the questioned students, Greeks on FSU’s campus have done their duty by enforcing the thought that Greek organizations make for a more reputable resume. Michael Hellenthal, sophomore geography major from Walkersville, MD said, “The only advantage I see in rushing is the resume advantages.”
Certainly the students of Frostburg have more of a reason for committing themselves to the time and monetary constraints that come with a being a member of Fraternity/Sorority. Kevin Matthews, sophomore law and society major from Oxon Hill, MD and current member of the campus recognized organization Omega Psi Phi Fraternity says, “Joining a fraternity helps you meet the faculty of the school and become more that just a number in their computer.” Other advantages presented by the students were: meeting new people and forming close life long bonds.
When asked the disadvantages for joining a Greek society, one answer stood above the rest. Terryl Monroe, senior business administration major from Oxon Hill, MD said, “You have to limit your social life, because wherever you go on campus, you are a representation of your fraternity…..” Terryl went on to say that he respected members of Fraternities and Sororities, acknowledging the work that Greeks do for the campus as, “admirable.” This answer stood out because all other interviewees spoke about the partying and tomfoolery that Greek organizations are usually stereotyped as being a part of. The Greeks on this campus must be making an impact on students that is recognized when they become upperclassmen. Either way, the Greeks of Frostburg’s campus seem to have the respect of the students when it comes to job security after graduating and in today's economy, that is an admirable trait.
Certainly the students of Frostburg have more of a reason for committing themselves to the time and monetary constraints that come with a being a member of Fraternity/Sorority. Kevin Matthews, sophomore law and society major from Oxon Hill, MD and current member of the campus recognized organization Omega Psi Phi Fraternity says, “Joining a fraternity helps you meet the faculty of the school and become more that just a number in their computer.” Other advantages presented by the students were: meeting new people and forming close life long bonds.
When asked the disadvantages for joining a Greek society, one answer stood above the rest. Terryl Monroe, senior business administration major from Oxon Hill, MD said, “You have to limit your social life, because wherever you go on campus, you are a representation of your fraternity…..” Terryl went on to say that he respected members of Fraternities and Sororities, acknowledging the work that Greeks do for the campus as, “admirable.” This answer stood out because all other interviewees spoke about the partying and tomfoolery that Greek organizations are usually stereotyped as being a part of. The Greeks on this campus must be making an impact on students that is recognized when they become upperclassmen. Either way, the Greeks of Frostburg’s campus seem to have the respect of the students when it comes to job security after graduating and in today's economy, that is an admirable trait.
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