Greek Life Can Be Great, But Its Not To Die For By Morgan Drobny December 4th, 2019 When the term "Greek Life" comes to people's minds, they usually think of groups of young college students doing community service and building lifelong friendships. But there's more that lies beneath the surface. In some cases, being a member of Greek life can involve peer pressure, consuming large amounts of alcohol and may lead to hazing . When did Greek Life Begin? The first fraternity was Phi Beta Kappa at the College of William and Mary in the early 1700’s . There are now over 650 college campuses that include Greek Life . There are also over 9 million fraternity members in the United States. Why Do People Join? These are the questions High Point University student Rachel Malatesta had prior to joining Greek life. HIGH POINT N.C.-- Malatesta grew up in Milwaukee WI. and was eager to join Greek li...