| Greek Life...
Hey bluejay,
I actually responded to a similar question earlier in this thread, so I have taken the liberty of pasting my response here for you:
<<< 7. I have no interest in joining a frat myself, but my social life does not suffer in the least. I have many friends who are involved in Greek life, and they are some really cool people. The Greek system is very involved in the social life of ALL students, and really integrates itself into campus life. Honestly, I was initially a bit intimidated by the 6 frats and 5 sororities on campus, but you learn to really appreciate their influence on Lafayette. Rest assured there is MUCH to do on weekends with friends that doesn't involve the Greek system. >>>
Please see my previous posts for what there is to do on weekends that doesn't involve Greek life.
Just to add on a bit more information, please know that about 34% of Lafayette students are involved in Greek life. That may seem high, but think about it...two-thirds (a majority) are not in a frat or sorority. I am unsure as to the percentages of males and females in frats and sororities, but rest assured that the 34% statistic is representative and accurate in portraying the presence of Greek life at Lafayette.
Seriously, don't be scared away by the influence of Greek life on campus...by not isolating themselves from the social scene and forming cliques, all students benefit socially. In response to your inquiry on Greek life "separating groups by economics", I can tell you that most people involved in the Greek system are white and preppy. Sadly, I think that is how it is at most colleges. I know from friends at other colleges that most frats and sororities are the same in terms of member demographics.
Unless I am misinterpreting the last part of your question, I really don't think economics has anything to do with anything. It does cost a few hundred dollars to join a frat or sorority (the $$$ goes into a budget for planning programs and to pay the PERSONAL CHEF!). Other than that, anyone can decide to join. Nobody really cares how much money someone has, and since people not involved in Greek life can be just as well off as those who are involved...does any of this make sense? Am I totally going in the wrong direction here? If you could reword your question in some other way, I would be more than happy to attempt another response.
Until then,
J
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