Wow - There are some really wild things said here about greek life. Look, I wasn’t part of a Social Greek organization, only an honorary one, but my son is and it has hands down been the best decision he made in college. They have pushed him to work harder in school, given him the opportunities to work in philanthropic endeavors and helped him to grow in ways to numerous to count. Greek life is vastly changed from even 10 years ago - They are very aware in most schools that there is a microscope on their every move and the vast majority no longer haze, have shortened pledge periods that are almost entirely about learning a few minor things about the organization itself and many ban alcohol altogether now.