We all know the impact Greek life has—we lived it. ‘Social fraternity’ might give a superficial impression of our Greek experience. But research shows that friendships are the key to happiness. Click “Read More” to read quotes from Gamma Alpha brothers about why Greek life is vital to higher education.
You already know the impact Greek life has—because you lived it. The term ‘social fraternity’ might give the impression that the Greek experience is superficial. But research shows that personal connections and friendships are the key to happiness.
These lifelong relationships are only part of what makes the fraternity experience so transformational. From our career trajectories to our family’s values, our Gamma Alpha experience played a key role. Our experiences helped make us into the people we are today.
These quotes illustrate why Greek life is and will remain a key part of the higher education experience. Keep reading to see what Gamma Alpha members had to say.
- “I have so many fond memories of my time at Sigma Nu at GT. The most valuable part of my Sigma Nu experience is the close friendships that I made and continue to have to this day. I like seeing the old pics and reading the stories about alumni.“ – Duke Claussen ‘79
- “The most valuable part of my Sigma Nu experience is the relationships with the brothers of my era. I was on the phone with 2 of them today and had text messages with several other“ – James Meyer ‘68
- “The friendships I made and the leadership experiences that Sigma Nu afforded me were all excellent.” – Jonathan Black ‘06
- “The most valuable part of my Sigma Nu experience was the Brotherhood–the experience of activities with and living with friends & brothers; many useful lessons learned.” – Pearce Connerat ‘62
- “I developed close friendships that have continued through today. Four brothers were in my wedding. I have participated in fishing trips with 20+ GAs (grad classes 65-72) since I retired. Living in Tucson has been an obstacle to attend functions on campus.“ – James Ransbotham Jr. ‘71
Here is an eBook of some of the best responses to recent a survey of Greek communities across the country. Click HERE to read the eBook!