Joining an FSILG offers a lot of benefits. 35 of the FSILG's offer housing, and incoming students may move in beginning their sophomore year. Many of the houses are off-campus, offering a different flavor of life. The on-campus houses are conveniently located near the dormitories and MIT's student life and academic buildings.
FSILG's offer more than just housing, though. Most offer comprehensive social programs, education programs, and academic assistance. The FSILG's offer independence, as they are self-governing and the members are ultimately responsible for the group. Being in an FSILG teaches the members valuable living and personal skills that help far into the future.
FSILG members are involved in almost every activity on campus. FSILG members take part in student government, clubs, varsity and club sports, UROP's, etc. Joining an FSILG makes you part of a larger community that will provide you support in your endeavors. Others will be able to help you with your late-night problem sets, give you advice on MIT and life in general, and be around to listen. Being part of an FSILG links you to others which is notably useful in getting the most out of the eternally intense MIT experience. FSILG members tend to have better academic outcomes and tend to be the most committed alumni both in long-term involvement and giving, each a marker for having gotten significant enrichment from their choice to be part of a fraternity, a sorority, an independent living group.
Each FSILG is different and has a unique tradition and culture. Familiarize yourself with the FSILGs and find the ones that fit you. With 37 options, there truly is an FSILG that fits anyone.
Follow these links to find out more about the FSILGs on campus:
- Living Group Council
- Interfraternity Council
- Panhellenic Association
- MIT Living Groups
- Greek Letter - A newsletter from the IFC and PanHel
