<p>Rileydog: Just keep in mind that not all Greeks are the same, and there are some Greeks that do NOT base anything on looks. I’ve been through several pledge selection cycles with my society, and believe me, looks are never, ever a factor with us. Not even a little bit. (We also work really hard to make sure anyone we ask to initiate can do so regardless of their financial situation, by waiving dues and also by having some scholarship money for helping with tuition that is open to the entire school to apply to, with preference given to members in need). </p>
<p>I mean, I’m sure there are Greeks (both chapters and people) out there that embody all the stereotypes. But there are many, many others that don’t. My society, for instance, is co-ed, full of intelligent geeks (most of whom never in their life thought they would go Greek), takes siblinghood very seriously, and has never hosted a keger — but you (general you) wouldn’t be able to tell that just by looking at our letters. (Likewise, there is a frat on my campus that is more traditional than my society, but all of the members I know are smart, dedicated, creative and deeply kind individuals who really are devoted to that frat’s goals, especially as related to community service).</p>