The GreekYearbook Blog
Capturing Greek life one photo at a time.
Your Last Semester
I realized a few days ago that my last semester was less than two months from being over, TWO MONTHS! That’s 54 days 9 hours 32 minutes and 9 seconds from now; but who's counting? I immediately went into a panic, feeling like the many Sorority girls I saw during the...
The College Bucket List
I know all of you undergraduates and working professionals out there can agree that there are actually two purposes of going to college: one is to get a college degree, and the other is to just have fun. But how do we actually accomplish either of those? How can we...
Tips for Sorority Recruitment
With Summer coming to an end, sorority recruitment is in full swing! If you are thinking about going through recruitment, the entire process can seem overwhelming. Below are a few helpful tips to keep in mind while going through recruitment from the Greeks at...
Types of Greek Organizations
With so many different Fraternities and Sororities, it can be difficult to know which ones are right for you. To make it a little easier, here is an overview the common types or organizations that you might find at your University.Social OrganizationsSocial...
TGISummer!
Any level of college student will most likely agree that the long summer break is much needed after a hectic year of lab reports, presentations, group projects, papers, exams, annoying neighbors or roommates; the list of stressors goes on and on! Although the summer...
My First Convention Experience
When I was asked to represent GreekYearbook at Sigma Chi’s Fraternity convention last summer, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Being new to Greek life, I didn’t even know that Sororities and Fraternities had conventions; I certainly didn’t know what each one involved....
Pomp and Circumstance
Graduation is defined as the action of receiving or conferring an academic degree, usually associated with a ceremony where students become graduates. The only part that resonates with my senioritis is the part that describes graduation as a ceremony, where students...
Best Fraternity/Sorority House Contest
Best House Competition Show your pride in your chapter house and win a free composite! Upload a photo of your chapter house on GreekYearbook.com. All entries will be posted to the GreekYearbook Facebook and Instagram; the chapter house photos with the most cumulative...
Keep Calm and Monogram On
What girl doesn’t love monograms? If you’re in a sorority, then you’re going to love them even more! These items are must haves that will make your spring and summer so much better. Koozies Everybody loves to keep their drink cold on a hot summer day at the beach or a...
GreekYearbook / GreekStreak Twitter Contest
PRIZE(S): Up to $500 discount for a future composite through GreekYearbook!* One (1) GreekStreak shirt specific to your organization!** One (1) GreekStreak tote bag! All you have to do is talk to us on Twitter! Follow us, retweet us, or mention us in your own...
GreekYearbook / GreekStreak Twitter Contest
PRIZE(S): Up to $500 discount for a future composite through GreekYearbook!* One (1) GreekStreak shirt specific to your organization!** One (1) GreekStreak tote bag! All you have to do is talk to us on Twitter! Follow us, retweet us, or mention us in your own tweet to...
Fraternity Men in the Oval Office
Developing leadership skills is one of the many benefits often associated with Greek life. Want proof? How about the fact that 20 former United States Presidents belonged to a Fraternity? From Roosevelt to Reagan, here are a few of the most notable examples of...
College Vs. The Real World
I don’t know how many college students out there are anxious to get out into the ‘real world’ but I know one thing, I would give anything to go back to my undergraduate days. Don’t get me wrong, being a so-called adult has its perks but nothing compares to the freedom...
GreekYearbook Internship Experience
As a junior in college, I have taken my major into great consideration and have started to worry about what lies ahead of me. As the post-graduate job market gets more competitive, my optimism as a current college student starts to fade. Internships are quickly...
What It Means to Be Greek
Members of Sororities and Fraternities often say that the only way someone can understand Greek Life’s impact is to experience it for oneself. While I do find this to be somewhat true, I will do my best to convey what it means to me to be a part of my sorority, Delta...
Greeks Doing Good
With stories of hazing, excessive drinking, and partying regularly in the news, combined with movies like Animal House andAmerican Pie, it’s unsurprising that some people have a negative perception of Greek life. However, Greek organizations around the country are...
Greeks Doing Good
With stories of hazing, excessive drinking, and partying regularly in the news, combined with movies like Animal House and American Pie, it’s unsurprising that some people have a negative perception of Greek life. However, Greek organizations around the country are...
Homecoming: My Favorite Fall Holiday
October is over, which means that the majority of Colleges and Universities have had their homecoming already. Homecoming is a great tradition at Universities around the country and is also a great opportunity for undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni to...
Fraternity Bonding & Video Games
Fraternity houses are centers of male bonding. This bonding occurs via various vehicles, but one that I think we all have in common is video games. As any of our composite photographers will tell you, walking into a Fraternity house for a photo shoot will often put...
Making the Most Out of Freshman Year
You’re on your own and it feels great. You have no curfew and a new sense of independence. College is finally here and orientation is a thing of the past! Just remember to balance pleasure and work! Here are five things that will assuage that anxiety and give you give...