Greek Life Outline Informative Speech Title: Greek Life at St. John's University Topic: Pros and Cons about Greek Life Specific Purpose: To inform students about the truths about Greek Life and how it changed my life. Attention Material: Since 1825, all but two United States presidents share this common characteristic; they’re all a part of Greek Life. Ever since 1750, men and women alike have been coming together as one unit to not only have goofy parties, but to actually touch the lives of other
Looking Past the Stereotypes: Why Sororities and Fraternities Build Character Sororities and fraternities are an attribute found at many colleges across the United States. Some college students decide to go through formal recruitment, known as RUSH. Those who choose to rush are introduced into the world of the Greek system. They endure days of recruitment, skits, and getting to know those who are members of the various houses in hopes of receiving a bid. Those who receive a bid from a house are
You might see the average sorority girl as popular, walking around with a sunny disposition and not a care in the world, but no one knows what is going on behind closed sorority doors. College is the time that people get to explore and figure out who they are. Students get the opportunity to meet new people and join clubs and organizations and membership in sororities has increased 65% since 2004 (Robbins, 2014). During recruitment the sororities only focus on the positives, but not many negatives
Choosing Ramapo was one of the greatest decisions of my life. With it came an entirely new, eclectic group of friends, academic and social guidance and new acquaintances I’d soon call sisters. The decision of joining a sorority came shortly after my decision to attend Ramapo. I have learned joining a sorority is a very personal decision, and definitely is not for everyone, but has proven to be a great decision for me. There have been times where I questioned my decision, but even more times when
during the traditional retirement years. Although, college is challenging, I am going to be successful by listening to the advice of experts, by utilizing effective strategies and tools, and by setting goals for myself, I will obtain the benefits of a college education and pursue my college degree. As a first-year student, I face several challenges in college. I am a mature adult and grandmother of three. There is a prominent group of college students on campus, my son’s age, and
A sorority is an organization for female students in a United States college or university. Depending on which college you attend, you may or may not have the opportunity in order to rush to enter a sorority. A sorority does not just have social benefits, but there are career, educational and philanthropic benefits also. Through a sorority, you have the opportunity to become like sisters to almost 100 other young women on your campus. Since you become great friends and sisters with so many new people
100 word minimum between the two Character #1 Nia Vardalos plays the lead role of Toula Portokalos who is a second generation Greek-American. Toula seems to have gone through micro acculturation over the years growing up in the United States. However, she doesn’t go through macro acculturation until Toula’s mother convinces Toula’s father to let Toula go to college. Toula begins to change her appearance by fixing her hair, wearing makeup, and changing the way she dresses. Her behavior changes
The most refined skills of color printing, the intricate techniques of wide-angle photography, provide us pictures of trivia bigger and more real than life. We forget that we see trivia and notice only that the reproduction is so good. Man fulfils his dream and by photographic magic produces a precise image of the Grand Canyon. The result is not that he adores nature or beauty the more. Instead he adores his camera.” Daniel J. Boorstin once stated (Quoteland). What is a photographer? A photographer
she is exposed to oxygen. The corroding that can be seen on the statue is much like the view that Americans have on immigration. When immigration was at its peak, there was a big flow of people coming to the United States in order to create a better life for themselves and for their families. American history began with waves of immigrants, bringing their own cultures and traditions to a vast new country. In the colonial era, and after America gained its independence, America was in favor of immigration
Cheating is becoming prevalent in High School and Colleges. When students struggle to understand their lessons and academics, they struggle with an ethical dilemma and may resort to academic dishonesty. However, cheating in high school and colleges harms the future of the society because students do not learn necessary morals and demonstrate a lack of respect for the growth of future generations. Technology further complicates the problem by making it easy for students to be dishonest. Student