Employers are looking for more than just a diploma. They seek employees with practical leadership experience. Students who are involved with fraternities and sororities have a wealth of opportunities to gain valuable experience in areas such as finance, event planning, public relations, and administration. This hands-on experience allows fraternity and sorority members to gain skills that set them apart from other college graduates.

Fraternity and sorority members are some of the most active and visible students on campus. You'll find Greeks all over campus in a variety of student organizations and you'll definately see fraternity and sorority members at big campus events such as Homecoming, Spring Storm, or Fiestas. Being a part of a fraternity or sorority means that you'll have connections to a diverse array of clubs and organizations, and you'll always have someone to go to campus events with.

"Although considered social organizations, the fundamental nature of fraternities and sororities is their pursuit of knowledge through education. The Greeks have a strong history of setting high academic standards and providing numerous educational resources for their members. The academic environment cultivated by Greek organizations significantly contributed to my success as a student at the University of New Mexico. More importantly, my Greek involvement taught me to value life-long learning and was influential in my decision to become an educator. No other experience as a student has had a greater impact on my life."

Student Activities Center
Fraternity and Sorority Life
Student Union 1018 MSC03 2210
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
(505) 277-4706    greeks@unm.edu

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Last updated: May 28, 2008