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Oct 21, 2016 · She believes it is unfair to judge sororities if you have never been part of one. “People often think you have to be a dumb, pretty blonde in order to fit the part of a sorority girl because of movies and social media.
The best you can do is try to compartmentalize (don’t talk Greek stuff with non Greeks if they’re just going to judge you) and be a stellar role model (prove em all wrong by living your values and defying the stereotypes). I dealt with the whole “You’re paying for friends” bs and I just ignored it.
Jul 30, 2021 · Whatever role you’ll play in sorority recruitment this fall, there are an overwhelming amount of false beliefs about the process. Assumptions, generalizations, and stereotype have become the dominant narrative of the sorority experience.
- Truth: Recruitment Can Be Overwhelming
- Myths: You’Re Paying to Have Friends
- Truth: Sororities Have Rules
- Myth: All Your Friends Will Also Be in Greek Life
- Truth: You Won’T Be Best Friends with Everyone in Your Sorority
- Myth: Everyone in A Sorority Is The Same
- Truth: Dues Can Be Expensive
- Myth: You Will Be Hazed
Recruitment (or rush week) is different at every college, but to find the sorority that fitsyou, it may take a couple of meet-and-greet rounds at the beginning of the semester. Depending on how many sororities are at your school, this can take a week or more. But that just gives you more time to really explore your options and find your place. Rela...
Yes, sure—you have to pay sorority dues, but most student clubs and organizations require fees to keep the group going. You also pay to go to college; does that mean you’re paying for your friends just being on campus? No. And even though you’re paying to be involved, that doesn’t guarantee you’ll make close friends. What you’re paying for is the e...
All sororities have rules that every sister has to follow to stay in the sorority. Again, they’re different for each one, but the base rules usually are: you need to uphold appropriate behavior and maintain the minimum required academic grades. If a rule is broken, you will be held accountable—which can result in loss of privileges or removal from ...
This depends on you, of course. If that’s what you want then sure—but Greek life doesn’t have to take up all your time. You can join other clubs, meet people in your classes, and even continue being friends with people you met before joining your sorority. As long as you want to, you can (and will) have friends outside of Greek life—no one is going...
Speaking of friends: You can’t be friends with everyone, and that’s okay. Don’t force yourself to try to be best friends with every girl. Just be friendly and open to meeting new people to make your experience (and theirs) the best it can be, even if someone just ends up being an acquaintance. Related: 7 Tips to Help You Find Great Friends in Colle...
Don't let the previous couple of truths and myths scare you off from making friends. And when you are trying, don’t base your opinion of a sorority on one person. Every member is different and has their own unique interests and personalities. Even though they may be wearing matching outfits during recruitment or a lot of girls have similar hair col...
Again, this is dependent on the school and sorority, but with all the activities you do in a sorority, dues can be expensive. Most colleges and sororities have payment plans if you need it, and each sorority’s dues should be shared during recruitment. However, money is a big reason why students either don’t join sororities or drop out, so make sure...
Hazing is a thing of the past. It might have been around years ago, but schools and Greek life have cracked down on it and don’t tolerate houses hazing their members anymore. All forms of hazing are prohibited and can result in serious consequences if caught by school officials. Related: How to Survive a Sorority: Tips for Before and After Joining ...
Nov 19, 2014 · Saying we only care about our looks is an unfair assumption. Every sorority has ideals and values that each member believes in and upholds. We care about being active in the community, being an individual, being ourselves; being trustworthy, and most importantly, we care about each other.
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I picked the wrong sorority. I’ve been a member of my sorority for about a year now and honestly I have had many thoughts of dropping. Not because I don’t like the sorority portion, but the sisterhood is horrible and I honestly wish I didn’t rush the one I did. My best friend is in a different one and regret not rushing their sorority ...
