Sorhor Knowledge1922,

I needed to her that girl! It once again reaffirms why I had to be a Sigma!


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For me, it wasn't why, it was when.... I always knew I would do it, the path was a little longer than I anticipated. I love the knowledge that anywhere I go if there's a Soror, there's someone I can have a meal with. I love that with a few emails and phone calls we can make an impact in our community by doing a project. I don't mind meeting Greek boys either :cool: . My chapter has put me in charge of "maintaining NPHC relationships".

I went greek because in high school I was so involved in the community. Everyday I was doing some form of service to the community, I mainly spoke out for drug prevention among younger childer and teen. But once I got to college I didn't do so much so I felt that my life was a little empty. But since I have become a Sophisticated, Sintulating, SoRHOr I have been able to get back my joy through volunteering which I do almost everyday. Not to mention The joy of have true rhoyal BLUE sisters and being apart of a tight greek community were also big bonus points!! Another reason was that since I come from a pretty educated family background being greek is a family tradition. And I am just pround that I am continuing and uplifting that tradition!!

For me, being Greek at my school is the way to get your voice heard. By becoming a member of Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. I get to educate the campus and community about diversity, current events, hold seminars on controversial issues, etc. People who might not otherwise have known much on such matters leave having learned something new. It's somewhat of a shame that people won't attend events unless there are some Greek letters attached to it, but I feel that the end justifies the means.
Other reasons include, of course, community service, the opportunity to become a leader (a big change for me, since I used to view myself more as a follower), and wonderful sisters that I can count on for anything!

Sorors, Sister-Sorors, and friends,

While we may have our opinions about respective organizations (based on whatever information source), do not disrespect us. Any of us. Sigma Gamma Rho, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, and Zeta Phi Beta Sororities, Inc. We all do the work.

Now..back to the topic.

ETA :)
Sister-Sorors ST, LG, TB2, and ID08, Sorors SD and TRS,

Just trying to keep it clean.;) ps Thanks

Re: Why go Greek?
 

I've been inspired by many civic and community leaders, artists. etc.. that are members of D9 orgs. The idea of being in a greek org felt right to me. There was never a question about that. My only issue was where and when.

Networking has been a plus for me also not only with SGRho but also other orgs.

I have to say that I've gained some wonderful relationships that I would not have made had the Sorority not been our existing bond. The relationships are, in a word, "rare." I love my sorors. :)

Soror, I feel the same way. And so many others have echoed how I feel about being greek as well.

Unlike some of you, I'm a first-generation college grad. My grandparents had only a 6th grade education, and my mom and her brothers and sisters didn't have the opportunity to go to college - but they sure drilled in my head that I was going to go! Now of course, it was a while before I knew what an AKA, Delta, Zeta or Sigma Gamma Rho was, but I noticed what these organizations did around our school and community.

I have to admit, initially what I wanted out of the organization at first was superficial (recognition) but what I've gained while being a part of the Sorority is a stronger sense of Sisterhood, bonding, and being welcomed back in with open arms (I took a 9-year hiatus). And I wouldn't trade my Sorors for all the tea in China.

NP, as you said about all of us having our opinions about our organizations, it really gave me the warm fuzzies when during our biennial Boulé this summer, all the presidents of the D9 were there (except one organization, but they sent a representative) and the Sorority presidents did not call each other Sister Greek or Sister Soror as we do here, but they called each other Soror! We all wear different colors, but we are unified under the NPHC umbrella, basically serving the same purpose, just called by different names.

(Sorry for rambling - I don't know how to keep anything short!)

I have found that to be true the more I interact with sophisticated, mature members of the sororities. The first time I was called "soror" by another sorority member was at an NPHC event by an AKA with a "Fall '68" on her sweater.

I would've liked to have been there to see that.

I understand that a person can do community service alone, but as they are say, there is strength in numbers and a group of people working together for a cause can produce an even greater effect! I am glad that I have not rushed into greek life and I have tried to take time to learn the available history and combine it with the impressions that I have recieved from members I know from the community as well as chapters at my undergraduate and graduate school. My interest in this sorority has been growing since I was younger because my cousin's grandmother is a member. She was a phenomenal woman, teacher and carried herself in a way that always spoke of class and dignity. One thing that I can say is that every woman that I have come into contact with that is a member, has always treated me not only kind, but not with the suspicious overtone of trying to "feel" out my interest in her sorority. I truly feel that every organization has something positive to bring to the community and are wonderful, but when you feel something in you that makes you get a feeling of excitement, you know it is the one for you. I recently got my Masters in Social Work in December, so now I am ready to pursue my interests! Wish me luck!!! :) Also, I noticed that the chapter at my graduate alma mater, recently won the Campus Life Chapter Spotlight! Kudos!

Re: Why go Greek?
 

The most beneficial aspect of being Greek to me has been the things I learned early on about the mechanics of NPHC organizations (which can be applied to most non-profit entities) and the networking. Not just business contacts, which can be attained just about anywhere (as long as you're talented and social), but being on the other side of the country and not knowing a soul and having sorors embrace you simply because you are a member of their organization.

I would say that having a second family is the most beneficial aspect of being a member of Sigma Gamma Rho to me. I have also met a lot of great NPHC people, too.

My interest in going Greek was initially peaked while in high school when I learned about the existence of BGLOs. However, I had lots of family resistance which caused me to postpone me making a firm decision about going Greek until I could say without a doubt this was something I wanted to do.

Now that I'm older, more mature, and able to articulate why this is important to me, my reasons for going Greek, particularly through an NPHC organization is threefold: (1) I value the idea of aligning myself with African American women who are about making personal, professional and community progress. In other words, I want to surround myself with like-minded individuals focused on individual and community uplift. (2) I think that Black folks have long been kept out of the "professional loop" because we were not connected to the right networks - BGLO's provide that opportunity to develop those types of contacts and (3) I firmly believe that no person is an island and by connecting with people who share similar values and interests this provides the opportunity to develop life-long friendships which are just as important as life-long learning.

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