Whats a fraternity/sorority initiation like? Why is it so significant for members?
Initiation into a Greek letter organization is by a secret ceremony where a new or associate member, becomes a fully initiated, life-member of the organization. During this ceremony you will learn the deeper meanings of the fraternity and the reasons why they exist. Each initiation is the same, and because of this, the ceremony becomes the binding force that interlocks each member to the whole body. The secrecy involved with the initiation process teaches respect and trust. There are no offensive or hazing practices involved in a fraternal initiation. A fraternal organization that engaged in hazing activities would not be allowed to exist at Illinois State.
