We all know Greek Week is THE anticipated event of the entire semester, but to those who are not affiliated with any sorority or fraternity aka “GDIs” (God Damn Independents) you don’t understand that Greek Week isn’t just a competition between the entire organization…it's Christmas. It's the time of the year where everyone is jolly, everyone gets free shirts, and games played all week long. To us Greeks, this is the one week where we are allowed to all come together to push and shove in order to rule above all other sororities and fraternities. It's like The Hunger Games...but better. So let the games begin!

1. The night before opening day

It's the night before and you have frantically waited for the semester to finally start coming to a close, but not before you get a chance to cut loose for one last time. It's easy to say that you'll go to bed at a reasonable hour, but then we get distracted and watch old Greek week videos to get into the mind set of what's to come.

2. What do I wear?

This is crucial. Now for my school, Greek week usually falls in the second or third week in April, which it can look like it’s going to be a nice sunny day, but can quickly turn into a tornado warning. You put on the groups shirt that you may or may not even like, but you wear it anyway for the festivities. Now you fix your hair and makeup and for the guys, you put it in that up do that you know all the girls will love.

3. Competition

Its all fun and games… just kidding it’s not. Greek week is all about seeing who is the best of the best. Different events show where everyone where you stand on the totem pole.

4. Support your team… even if they suck

Everyone knows it sucks to lose, you know what’s worse then losing… having a team that doesn’t stick up for you when you do lose. Being supportive is key to having a good backbone for the next event. And when you do eventually win an event, it’s so much better because then there’s bragging rights.

5. Popularity contests

That’s all it is. The only advantage anyone has is if your frat or sorority has people on Panhel or IFC. Why do you think some people get the best themes or the best pairing… mhm.

6. “I thought I handed that in”

Getting all your work done before the week begins, is a hail Mary. Now while you still have to go to class, it's easy to fall behind for the time being. Late submissions, sleeping in class, and there is just not enough time in the world to get everything done. I swear the universe just saves the hardest and the longest assignments for this week specifically.

7. And the results are in

You either win or lose, regardless of the results, you still had a great week. It brought you closer to your pairing fraternity or sorority, hung out with your friends, and even raised some money for charity. All in all, it was a great week and you can’t wait for next year.