So right now you're thinking to yourself, I don't really know if I should go Greek. It sounds kind of cool, but I don't know if it really fits my personality, and it costs a lot of money. I am here to tell you exactly why you should join a social greek organization.
First of all, I want to clarify that every sorority has something different to offer each girl, and going through rush you will naturally align with those who see eye to eye with you, and if you think money is an issue, look into the scholarship programs each sorority offers. A lot of times sororities will have scholarships that not only help you pay for your sorority bills, but will actually help with college tuition as well. So there is no reason not to go greek at this point so here are the why you should.
1)Sororities help build self-confidence. I do not care how successful you are at making friends. A sorority is a constant support system that will encourage you through any venture in your life. Beyond that the number of tips you get on talking to people in sorority rush will far surpass any class that teaches you how to present yourself in an interview. Rush on both sides of the table will teach you how to talk to people, and how to be liked by people. A life skill that will help you forever.
2)Networking. Every sorority will have hundreds of alumni that can help you get a job anywhere. You will meet more people through sorority sisters than you will meet on your own anyday. There are so many opportunities to help you prepare for your future.
3)Grades. You will never have to hunt for a study buddy again. Being in a sorority you instantly have access multiple people who are either in your class or have taken your class, and know how to help you succeed. A lot of sororities even keep up with old tests and homeworks that will help as a study tool.
4)Friends. Do not take this as an insult, but I know for a fact that being a GDI you will not meet as many people, and gain as many friends as you will being in the Greek system. I do not care how many societies you join outside of the greek system. Joining a sorority you instantly make 50-400 new sisters which leads to connections to more and more people everyday.
5)A sorority constantly challenges you to become a more experienced, well-rounded individual. There are so many times that a sister has volunteered me to go paint a set, interview for a campus organization's position, or go work a community service project that I otherwise would not commit the time to do. There is something special in having ssomeone that will push you to the next level, and commit your time to doing something other than watching TV.
So yes you want to go greek now, how do you make it worth your while.
1)Meet every single girl in your sorority, know their name, and learn something about them that is important. I do not care how many girls are in your sorority, but it is so important to make a connection with everyone. If you want to create a true connection, and support system, knowing these girls and what they are about will allow you to feel comfortable going to any of them with help. My sorority requires this for initiation, and it makes everyone a lot closer as a unit.
2)Stay involved. It seems silly, but making sure you go to the house on a regular basis to just hang out, or ensuring that you go to chapter will help you stay close with girls, and you will get so much more out of the sorority. I do not know how to explain it, except to say you will get as much out of it as you put in.
3)Volunteer. You will see so many times that a sister will ask for volunteers for philanthropy tasks, organizing social events, helping clean after bid day, the list goes on and on. Lend a helping hand, and put an effort into making their life easier. You never know when that favor will be returned.
Go Greek!
Southern Love,
