Why Do Fraternities And Sororities Exist?

Should Fraternities and Sororities Exist? Stereotypically, sororities and fraternities are thought of as hosting extravagant parties and students being entitled to power. Despite that, sororities and frats are very beneficial to students, because they are more involved with the community therefore, leads to great leadership and social skills. (Kokemuller 1) In 1776, Greek life on campus all started when a student studying Greek at the college of William and Mary's, by the name of John Heath was rejected by two Latin secret societies. (Schnell 1) That led Heath to create the first collegiate Greek letter society with a couple of friends. (ibid) Heath named his society Phi Beta Kappa, and since then he created the tradition of having college organizations named after the initials of their secret Greek motto. (ibid) Sororities and fraternities are both known as clubs that are entitled to power and are always throwing parties every chance they get, but they have that reputation because of media. Media exaggerates how sororities and frats act, but in reality they are nothing like that because they are actually very beneficial for students. Being a Greek member has many advantages because Greek students are involved with the community, which builds good social skills, but when a Greek member you are given the choice
(Weinstein) It is a requirement to have a grade point average between 2.5 to 3.0. It is also required to attend rush week. (ibid) In order to enter it is necessary to take part in rush week because it allows the organization to get to know you to consider if they accept you to join Greek life. (ibid) Like any college it is needed to pay a base fee every month, which is generally about $500 each semester. (ibid) But all sororities or frats have a different focus and some require different ideas.