Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) is an important part of the college experience for over 400 Mavericks at Minnesota State. The chapters create a community of leaders focused on academic excellence, volunteering for the community and personal growth.
Being a member of FSL on campus makes students feel welcomed and understood, as vice president of PR and marketing on Panhellenic Council Maryn Somerville stated. However, Somerville knows, freshmen may have different perceptions of the FSL based on the image presented via different media sources.
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Joshbir Bedi was invited to a recruitment event for the fraternity chapter Sigma Nu. He expected it to be a big party, as it is usually shown in the media. Nevertheless, when he arrived at the fraternity house, he found people he could have interesting conversations with.
“I’m a bit of a history geek. So, when I got there, I was talking to people and overheard one alumnus speaking to someone about Indian history and European history for an hour straight,” said Bedi. “I thought that this was awesome. It’s people talking; it’s people making a connection. It’s not just people showing up, having fun, leaving and not doing anything, right?”
FSL works on many projects and events. The chapters organize educational events, casino nights, work with charities and much more. One of the events organized by FSL members is the annual dancing event, Mavathon, where donations are collected to help sick children.
The mid-sized campus allows FSL members to build stronger connections and achieve personal growth. Chapters meet with members at least once a week to discuss upcoming events, campus activities and organize educational sessions to aid members in their academic, career and personal goals.
Students can join a chapter they like anytime during the academic year. While the structured recruitment is to be over in the middle of September, students are welcome to review the chapters, meet people and join through informal recruitment.
