Let the games begin!

This upcoming week at Ohio State is Greek Week, also known as one of the best, most fun weeks of the year in the Greek Community.  Greek Week is an excellent chance for sororities and fraternities to get together and mingle.  For the week on campus, Greek life seems to take over, and be much more apparent that usual.

Greek Week spirit!

Greek Week serves several purposes, to meet other men and women in different fraternities and sororities, to participate in philanthropy competitions and to have fun!  When thinking of Greek Week, most in Greek life think of Theme Gatherings, known as TGs.  While drinking in your best Anything But Clothes outfit is a blast, there is more to look forward to.

I happen to love the Variety Show, where sororities and fraternities choreograph and perform dances, and people get very competitive.  I participated in my sorority's dance team last year and had a great time.  Unfortunately, I did not have time to do it this year, but will definitely go to watch instead.  It is amazing to see the talent that others in the Greek community have, and see everyone come together.

My sorority's dance team performance last year

The Greek community also hosts guest speakers and does several philanthropy challenges, promoting Greek life well on campus.  There is also an event called the Greek Games, where the pairings of sororities and fraternities compete against each other to determine the winner, and the best overall pairing.  These competitions range from relay races to dodge-ball to a pie eating contest.

Everyone who participates has their own view of Greek Week, some girls view it as a change to make out with boys dressed at G.I. Joe or in togas all week, while others like myself view it as a chance to put Greek life in the spotlight in a positive way.  I think Greek Week is an excellent way for Greek life at Ohio State to very publicly enhance its image, and to communicate to the Ohio State community.

Are you in Greek life? What is your favorite part of Greek Week?