Social life is a huge concern at Millikin. Whether it be due to athletics, academics or simply being outgoing, the students try their best to become involved with not only other students, but organizations as well. Becoming a member of one of five fraternities or six sororities has allowed roughly a quarter of Millikin’s entire student body to become involved.

But what is it about Greek life that has inspired over 500 students to join? Some say that the draw of camaraderie and brother/sisterhood is enough, but others think there’s more to it than that.

Members of Greek life strive to uphold standards of diversity, scholarship, service and other such qualities. To uphold these, chapters frequently host service events such as Delta Sigma Phi’s Shipwrecked and Tri Delta’s DHOP.

And they are adamant about people attending them.

Members of fraternities and sororities can be seen frequently sporting shirts or other apparel bearing the name of their chapter. They’re a lively, exciting bunch. Being inclusive is their specialty, always making a brother or sister feel at home in any circumstance. They will even go out of their way to help those in their chapter that they may not be too fond of, simply because the bond of brotherhood or sisterhood is more powerful than their dislike for an individual.

They’re a family, and like a functional one, they stick together.

Yet Greek life isn’t for everyone. To some non-Greek members, the attachments of brother/sisterhood go so far as to exclude those not involved. While this is a matter of opinion, sometimes the level of excitement or involvement can be a bit overbearing to the more shy individuals. Yet this can be a case by case issue and does change with individual chapters.

The choice of joining the Greek community should be one considered carefully, as it isn’t for everyone. But if you decide that it’s for you, you will certainly be met with warm welcomes.