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Though there are quite a few advantages of joining the Greek life, there are some disadvantages also. Before joining the Greek life keep in mind these disadvantages also. The disadvantages are:

a) Time commitment: The procedures like rushing and pledging are indeed time consuming ones. Therefore if you want to have good grades in the examination it is better not to get involved in ‘Greek life’. Moreover as an active member you are bound to take part in important social events and that will also hamper your studies.

b) Money matters: You have to shell out fairly large amount of money for getting associated with Greek life. The expenses not only include fees, dues and lodging rent but also expenses for social events and buying formal attire.

c) Negative image: In some colleges members of sororities and fraternities are not seen in good lights. Many professors even have negative ideas about following a Greek lifestyle in college.

d) Need lots of willpower and balance: As a member of sorority or fraternity lots of temptations would come into your way. Before joining a sorority or fraternity decide whether you have the willpower to enjoy within limit and given priority to education. If you think that you do not have the willpower then think twice before joining these organizations.

e) Isolation: Though these Greek organizations are great places for networking yet they give lesser opportunities to make friends on the campus. As a part of these organizations you have to attend various social activities all round the year. This will deter the normal friendship that you can have with the other students in the campus.

f) Academic awareness: Some Greek organizations take in members who have high GPAs and good academic achievements. However there are many which do not bother about the academic performance of the students. So before you join have a clear idea about the attitude of the community towards education. Also know about the reputation of the Greek community in the campus.

All these disadvantages have made these sororities and fraternities unpopular in the campuses.

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