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Greek life is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You go to college as a freshman not knowing anyone, you are in a completely new environment. The crazy thing is, so is every other freshman. You walk around campus seeing other students with letters on their chests from different fraternities and sororities, and it gets you saying to yourself, “What would it be like if I wore those letters on my chest?” You hear stories all the time about the negative perception that comes with being involved in Greek life. When in reality, no one really knows what it’s like being in Greek life until you are actually in it. Here are a few things to know before joining Greek life.

Joining a greek life organization is an accomplishment that will always be remembered for some. Whether you are considering rushing a fraternity or sorority, or already are a member of one, so much goes into your decision to take that big step in your college life. Here are some persuading factors that ultimately goes into college students deciding to join greek life. 

The dreaded Senior Slump – also known as senioritis – seems to affect every senior, whether they’re in Greek life or not! After 4 years, it’s understandable that you might be a bit worn out and ready for graduation, especially if you were heavily involved in your organization! Typically, senior year is the time to take a bit of a breather and enjoy the results of your hard work before graduating and moving on. It can be hard to think about leaving after putting so much work into an organization or group, but it should give you pride when you look back on your efforts. It’s time for the home stretch – no quitting now!

Every sorority girl has been there – worrying about making a perfect paddle and dreading the amount of time it will take to get it done. Fear not, designing a Greek paddle doesn’t have to be as hard as you think it will! Here are some of my best paddle hacks...

The practice of deleting social media accounts during recruitment was always something that boggled my mind. Social media is SUCH a great recruitment tool, and makes the recruitment process so much easier. Something Greek has compiled our top tips for using social media to your advantage whether you're currently a sorority sister or a PNM. For the Sisters:

While we all dread heading back to class, there is something to look forward to this fall season: New Greek Merchandise from Something Greek! You'll find something for everyone this season, from our new Sorority and Fraternity Satin Stitch collection to our best sellers.

Happy Spring Everyone!

We have just put up some amazing new products on our site that you can enjoy in this nice weather.

We have our sorority and fraternity short glasses up that you all voted on and love to see all the amazing feedback we have gotten from you guys already.

Recently added, we have our Celestial Printed Design, Mini Embroidered Custom Sweatshirt, and

Greek life was something I knew I wanted and something I was so excited and eager for as soon as I too became a college student. I wanted a home, a sisterhood, and friendships that will last me for much longer than four years. I wanted what my parents had, and I couldn't wait to make my own stories too. I found everything I needed in Delta Phi Epsilon. Here, I found long lasting friends and have made so many memories that I will keep with me until I'm old. Once I got my bid Spring 2019 of my freshman year, I knew my college life was going to change for the better.

For spring 2021, we have a total of 12 NEW designs for Greek letters! Check out the latest 12 sorority and fraternity NEW patterns for Greek letters! Refresh your spring wardrobe with these 12 designs for Greek letters by getting the 12 NEWEST sorority and fraternity patterns for Greek letters to be sewn or stitched onto today!

Although Something Greek store was established in 1989 and started an online Greek store some time afterwards, we became a part of the community of Shopify stores on February 26, 2015, and have not looked back ever since! Today, we are celebrating our successes for over 30 years and our six year Shopify anniversary!