Greek Life Isn't Just About the Parties

This past week my sorority had a Leadership Consultant (LC) come for the week to evaluate our Chapter. This is pretty much standard procedure in all Greek organizations. The LC meets with all the important people and then reports back to Nationals all of the things you are doing wrong (and right, if you're lucky). While I'm not that important anymore, I felt that I had an obligation to help my sisters out and fill up the LC's schedule by meeting with her. So, I did.

I found out some great things about being a Leadership Consultant. First, it's a great way to get into consulting without having to be in the business world. If you aren't quite sure exactly what you want to do after graduation, a year-long job like this could be a great option. Second, you get to travel a ton. Fraternity and sorority LCs usually travel to a different chapter each week all around the country. So, even though you've graduated, you still get to hang out with college kids and you get a spring break, which is obviously very important. Third, it's a resume builder. Becoming an LC for your Greek organization shows how passionate you are about it and you could easily tie in the consulting aspect.

The best way to learn more about becoming a Leadership Consultant (or a traveling advisor like an LC) is to go to your fraternity or sorority website. If you're concerned that taking a year off from the real world will hurt your chances later, discuss it with your professors and other contacts. Ask them how such an experience will be viewed by potential employers and how you can market yourself after being an LC. Leadership Consultants help Greek life remain strong on college campuses so let's face it, weekends would be pretty boring without them.