Sororities and fraternities are becoming increasingly influential on college campuses and in the professional world. More than 730 schools across the United States have the Greek life system and there are several different fraternities and sororities on each college campus. Many Americans have wildly different opinions about Greek life as a whole. Although many say it's all about partying, joining Greek life has many pros and cons. Greek life can be a really good experience in college, it depends on what people do with it. When entering college, most students struggle to find a place where they fit in. Greek life offers individuals the opportunity to find people who are like them and share the same things. same values ​​as them. In the article “Living in your letters…” it says that the values ​​of your organization are imposed on you even if you don’t believe in them. Many organizations may not communicate their values ​​to you before you enter. It's important to find critical information about something before joining. Once the application card is signed, individuals agree to follow all of its policies, whether they agree with them or not. Many people don't realize what they are getting themselves into and it could cause them problems within their fraternity or sorority. This could also pose problems for national councils. According to the article “Living in Your Letters…” Numerous studies have shown that members' actions were not consistent with the values ​​and policies of their organization. Many see this as negative, as people might join a group simply to say they are part of something rather than because that is what they believe. It can also have a positive effect if, when choosing their organization, they choose the one that best suits them as a person...... middle of article ......works citedHageman, William. "Embrace Greek life. Or not." Chicago Tribune. Journal Tribune, August 6, 2013. Web. March 30, 2014. Blake, Chris. “Positive and Negative Effects of Greek Life in College.” Daily life. DemandMedia, and Web. March 30, 2014. Matthews, Heather, Leigh Featherstone, Lisa Bluder, Allison J. Gerling, Sarah Loge and RachelB. Messenger. “LIVING IN YOUR LETTERS: ASSESSING CONGUENCE BETWEEN WIVES.” Oracle: The Research Journal of the Association of Fraternity Advisors 4.1 (2009): 1-42. EBSCO. Internet. March 23, 2014. Kokemuller, Neil. “The Disadvantages of Sororities and Fraternities.” Education. Media on demand and web. April 01, 2014.Danielson, Cherry, Simone H. Taylor and Maureen Hartford. “Examining the Complex Relationship Between Greek Life and Alcohol: A Review of the Literature.” NASPA Journal38.4 (2001): 451-65. Internet. March 23. 2014.