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5 Things You Miss Out On If You Don't Live In-House

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5 Things You Miss Out On If You Don't Live In-House

Some schools are lucky enough to have Greek housing on campus. If you are fortunate enough to attend one of these universities, it is likely you have experienced the yearning to live in one of these homes. It is an experience that many wish to have, and look forward to in the coming years. However, there is a stage that not many realize exists, and that is FOMO, or the fear of missing out. From in-house group texts to spontaneous trips for frozen yogurt, there is a definite advantage to living in the house when it comes to having all of your best friends live next door to you (that is, unless you're one of the few, the proud, that lives off campus but still frequents the house.) Here are some experiences you've likely had if you have ever had in -house FOMO.


Group texts. Whether it is a funny group discussing last night's events or telling someone to get their clothes out of the dryer, there is always going to be someone left out if they aren't within a 50 foot radius of everyone else. Chances are, this group text has a funny name with an inside story behind it.

Snapchat. Funny videos of people coming home late, a tour of the snack closet, or snippets of everyday adventures, it is no surprise that Snapchat adds to that feeling of being left out. This can be applied to basically any social situation, but it is certainly magnified when it is all of your best friends posting 15 videos of the same occurrence.

Facebook. The last of the social media references, Facebook is the home of FOMO big and small. That in-house group is the ultimate goal, because you absolutely must know if someone is parked illegally in your spot.

Saving money. Chances are, living in the sorority or fraternity house will save a lot of money. I mean, a lot. Because you no longer have to drive to campus, pay utilities, or have exorbitant rent, there is a lot more cash flow for those living in the house, and therefore, they are able to go out, skip on in house dinner just because, and treat themselves to Starbucks with some regularity.

Memories. It's true—late nights returning to the house don't just end in going to bed, they often end with ten people on the floor of a 12x12 room recounting stories, shedding tears, and getting support from friends. Waking up and knowing you'll have at least ten people down to go out to breakfast with, being able to get ready for chapter five minutes before it begins, not having to sleep elsewhere for recruitment; all are great reasons to live in-house and a possibility to make great friends.

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