The Week At Wofford

An Investigative Study of Cheap Beer and Greek Life

In response to the recent implication in one of our editorials that Wofford College has admitted some students that “should never have applied to college unless there was an Investigative study on Cheap Beer and Greek Life,” I beg to differ.

            I would like to point out that the all Greek average GPA is higher than the overall average GPA here at Wofford. Many, if not all the Greek organizations, have minimum GPAs for membership and incentives for good grades. In addition, most of us have to keep up an even higher minimum GPA for our scholarships. However, if I were to drop below my organization’s requisite 2.5 (perhaps I was too busy having fun and raising money for a philanthropy), several things would happen. First, I would lose my social privileges; that is, according to Anna, my ability to drink quantities of cheap beer. If I have an office, I may be temporarily relieved of my duties. Secondly, our academic officer would help me complete an agreed upon number of study hours in the library per week, offer me access to our test files (completely legal), and find me a tutor if necessary. These methods of academic support are quite effective, and I believe they account for the high academic performance of most Greeks. Or maybe it’s the cheap beer.

Support our study abroad students!

One of my favorite things about Wofford is the frequency and ease with which students study abroad.  With our great programs, many students choose to make studying abroad a part of their college experience.  I am an English major here at Wofford, and I benefited from study abroad during the fall of 2006 when I spent the semester in London, England.  You can study British Literature for years, but there is nothing like hiking through the Peak District of England, visiting actual sites of literary significance, or discussing British culture with locals. 

For others, study abroad is a time to develop language skills, establish business connections, and gain valuable work experience.  Time abroad is never dull, but filled with constant learning, adventures, and culture.  However, homesickness (or Wofford sickness!) can be a factor.  We have many students abroad this semester in several countries including Spain, France, Italy, England, Hungary, and many more!  I know that when I was abroad, emails and postcards from the USA really kept my homesickness at bay and made me smile.  Addresses of students abroad are available from the Study Abroad Office.  If you know a Wofford student who is abroad this semester, send him or her a note or email today.  It's great for Wofford students to support each other even from afar!