*** is a frat/sorority, anyway?

<p>The title meant to say double-u-tee-eff.</p>

<p>Dumb question, but really - not the Wikipedia answer, I want the real answer. In reality, WHAT is Greek life all about? Particularly at SC? Well, sororities anyway since I'm a chick. Viewing one of these frat threads it seems like all an image thing. And if a frat is diverse or hangs out with "ugly" to mediocre girls, they're losers. I'm assuming this goes for sororities as well.</p>

<p>What is rush? Is there an area of Greek Life that has substance? Or is it all about partying? Are there down-to-earth, academic-oriented sororities that aren't necessarily considered the bottom feeders of the social food chain? My parents think that becoming Greek is a good idea, but I just want to know what it really is and how it would benefit me. Will I be without a social life if I'm not Greek at USC?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>