Social Media and the Perception of Greek Life

On Monday, while I was scrolling through the newsfeed on my facebook page, I saw a status posted by Alicia Scott, Grand Archon of my sorority Phi Sigma Sigma.

Now I am not delusional, I am well aware of the power and importance of social interaction that websites and apps like Facebook and Instagram provides. Social Media has become an important part of every college student’s life. Not only does it provide surplus academic resource materials for students, act as an additional news source, offers entertainment, helps in marketing a thought or product, and create a way to track one’s progression through life. Social media additionally allows for people to make connections and foster those connections with people, from potential employers to long lost friends, across the globe.

However, as I read the post I realized that Alicia Scott made a very good point. As members of not only our organizations but Greek Life in general, it is important to realize that we are the “face” of our chapters and thus our actions not only reflect who we are but others perception of our organizations.

Now there are two sides of that coin, the good and the bad. So in the end, it all depends on what moments in our lives we decide to post. So the next time you are thinking about posting something takes the time to not only considers your image, but the image of your organization.  Is it really something that reflects the best qualities you have to offer or is it something that will leave a negative impression of you.  

Social Media : Make You or Break You

If you were to pull up your Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter right now, would you feel comfortable showing it to someone at an interview? Many college students don't recognize that social media is one of the biggest things that can make or break you when you start to journey into the post-grad life. Especially in sorority and fraternity pictures, you know the socials and formals are great photo ops but are the all "appropriate"?

The main thing to remember is that when you click post, it's officially on the Internet. Employers can have access to it, sometimes even if your profiles are private. 

So in order to make sure you're playing it safe, here's some tips: 

1// No Spring Break photos (just no)

2// Keep it classy. Always.

3// Refrain from swearing, immaturity, inappropriate  references.

4// No drunk photos.   

Just keep these in mind and try to remember that college memories last forever, but don't let them haunt you.