Dear Gauchos,

My name is Nate Browning. I am a 3rd-year Financial Mathematics and Statistics major hailing from San Luis Obispo, CA. As a former Chapter President and the current Interfraternity Council President, I have seen every aspect of our nine great chapters and the unique culture, opportunities, experiences, and friendships they provide, while also observing the universal consistency in the overarching brotherhood, service, and philanthropy efforts that support young adults kickstarting their careers.

You may be reading this because you, your child, or a loved one is considering joining a Greek Organization here at UCSB. In that case, I want to share the positive gains we provide for students joining our chapters. When asking the average Greek member what Greek life has provided for them, you are often met with three main themes: opportunity, network, and brotherhood. Opportunities for students, whether social, career-based through alumni, or academic tutoring and support, can be found in each of our IFC chapters. Second, the network found through alumni of individual organizations and Greek life as a whole has secured thousands of internships and job opportunities for our members and even launched careers in ways many students thought impossible, and other on-campus organizations have a tough time providing.

This support from alumni comes from the brotherhood our chapters exude on a daily basis, whether it is eating together in a dining hall, going to the library together, or going to the beach on a day off. Our members feel well connected and at home with one another in this community. The idea of brotherhood can take many forms. Many of our members align brotherhood with the simple actions mentioned above, while others derive it from the support they receive during difficult times and the ability to rely on one another through thick and thin. Whichever way you wish to define it, if you’re looking for brotherhood: IFC is the place to find it.

If you are interested in these notions of brotherhood, opportunity, connection, and so much more that IFC has to offer, I urge you to set any preconceived notions aside and judge our community for yourself by checking out the rush information linked above.

For those of you reading this who are already part of the Greek Community, I aim to continue our unified, passionate community by providing resources and safety to all of your chapters in order to maintain the presence of Greek Life here at UCSB. Additionally, I hope to be an open resource to all students, whether you are on your chapters’ executive board or not, and whether you are a senior or a freshman. I plan to be a listening ear if ever needed.

I encourage anyone with questions, concerns, or innovative ideas for IFC to reach out to me at ifcpresident.ucsb@gmail.com.

Regards,

Nate Browning

IFC President, UCSB