The Interfraternity Council

• Recruitment
• Greetings from Greek Life
  • Letter from IFC President
  • Message from The Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life
• Why Go Greek?
  • Brotherhood
  • Leadership
  • Service and Philanthropy
  • Networking
• Schedule and Policies
  • Recruitment Schedule
  • Recruitment Policies

Greetings!

I'd like to begin by telling you that joining a fraternity is easily the best choice that I have ever made.

My first semester at this school was rough.  I was misplaced into the Arts & Architecture Special Living Option dorm in North Halls away from all of my friends; the majority of my floormates played violin and sang opera.  All the time.  Our lack of common interests led me to keep to myself for the most part whenever I was at the dorm.  Eventually, I began to consider transferring to another school in order to salvage my college years before it was too late.

Before I could make any final decisions, though, one of my good friends asked me to check out a Fraternity with him.  All I knew of Fraternities at the time was the general stereotypes you see in the movies, but I figured that I had nothing to lose.

I vividly remember the first time I approached the Fraternity, a mansion larger than any house in my hometown.  After being introduced to some of his Fraternity brothers, I was quickly enamored with the Chapter, its members and everything it represented.  Here stood a group of students who were only a year or two older than me - Chapter Presidents, student government representatives, THON Captains, student mentors, student athletes - it was like being among kings.  They told me their stories and about their friends in other Fraternities and Sororities and how they all shared a common experience.

I walked out of that house sold on the idea of being Greek.  The opportunities were too great, too significant to pass up.  Weeks later, I accepted a bid and joined the Fraternity.  It has been my Greek experience that has tied me to everything else in Penn State - my friends, my service, and my pride.

This is my journey.  Today, I'm writing the final chapters of my time at Penn State.  Hopefully I can impart some wisdom and guidance for your consideration. 

Take the time and ask yourself some questions:

Do you want to make lifelong friends?  Lead a student organization?  Be involved in Student Government?  Make lasting memories?  Raise millions of dollars for IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON)?  Set yourself up for success as a professional?  Become a better person, leader, or friend?

There is only one place at Penn State that will afford you the opportunity to do everything.  I will tell you firsthand that the adage is true: your undergraduate experience is what you make it.  If you want to open the door to endless opportunities, be a Penn State Greek.

The journey to everything begins with Greek Life.  I hope to see you soon.