At the Go Greek! BBQ, students were able to talk to members of the greek system, familiarizing themselves with different MSU sororities and fraternities. Students enjoyed free food, games and entertainment while given with an opportunity to learn more about greek life.
Rain or shine, the Spartan fraternities and sororities held their ground. Despite Mother Nature’s temporary rain storm, the Go Greek! BBQ brought in hundreds of students who were interested in entering MSU’s greek system.
To keep things a welcoming and neutral environment, students who already are members of the greek system wore a uniform green MSU greek shirt so new and interested students could get a feel of the entire organization, not keying in on specific sororities and fraternities.
When students flocked onto the rock on Farm Lane Thursday, Meagan Semren, dietetics senior and vice president of external recruitment for the Panhellenic Council, welcomed students to the event along with team members of various sororities.
“It’s a bigger picture to me, that’s what greek life is about,” Semren said. “It’s about being a part of the community, and it’s about being something bigger than yourself.”
Despite the various students’ decision to join MSU’s greek life, international relations sophomore Maddy Krenselewski said being a part of greek life has transformed MSU’s big campus into a smaller community.
“During rush last year, I found a lot of girls that I matched up with,” Krenselewski said. “I joined a house and it was the best decision I’ve ever made.”
Monday marks the beginning of Rush week, with MSU fraternities and sororities working in overdrive to get to know possible prospects who will revive a bid to their organization.
The barbecue served as an opening event for Rush week, with the process running through Thursday evening.
Delta Sigma Phi president Michael Olcese said Rush Week is an opportunity for greek members to meet future brothers and sisters and welcome them into the largest student organization on campus.
“Last year we took guys out to (Buffalo Wild Wings), met in the dorms and just go do things for fun,” Olcese said. “We give out the bids you want to guys you’d like to have in your house and then it’s up to them to choose whether they want to accept the bid or not.”
Advertising freshman Cara Jaeger said it didn’t take long for her to engage in greek life, stating she’s excited for Rush week to begin. Jaeger said she is hoping to follow in her mother’s footsteps by rushing and earning a bid to join a sorority this upcoming fall semester.
“I got all my outfits picked out,” Jaeger said of the upcoming Rush week. “My mom was in one here so it just seems like really fun joining the sisterhood.”
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