JOINING SORORITYS/FRATS
 

HI ALL!!!
I WAS JUST CURIOUS AS TO WHY YOU ALL JOINED A SORORITY OR FRAT IN THE FIRST PLACE. I JOINED BECAUSE I SAW HOW CLOSE ALL THE SISTERS SEEMED TO BE AND I WANTED TO HAVE FRIENDS I COULD ON ON ALL THE TIME...PLUS THE NETWORKING ASPECT OF IT IS GREAT:-) I THINK JOINING HAS BEEN ONE OF THE BEST CHOICES I HAVE MADE IN MY WHOLE LIFE

I decided to pursue membership (I haven't succeeded yet) in this particular sorority because I finally saw a place where I can be bonded with women just like me, who accept my cultural differences (with them, they are similarities), and who want to work for the good of "our" community as well as the general public. I felt out of place, always different. And with these phenomenal women, I feel at home and at peace.

I joined for the partying, social scene, alcohol, and good times. Yea, it's not something anyone feels comfortable admitting lately, but it's the truth for me and lot of people out there. I met a great bunch of brothers, had a great time pledging, and partied with lots of other GLO's. We were all responsible and had fun, oh yea and no hazing...

RUgreek

Asia2000, I remember you saying you were looking to bring an Asian sorority to your campus. Has one come to your campus? If you don't care to talk about it here, that's fine and I apologize for asking.

Lucy, your reasons sound very similar to mine. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

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When I first started attending college, I had heard of Sigma Gamma Rho, but I didn't know anyone in the sorority.
In fact I really wasn't interested in it. However, as I began to look around the campus that I attended I noticed
that Sigma Gamma Rho was always doing something. Weather it was for each other or for the campus as a whole,
Sigma Gamma Rho was there. The women of Sigma Gamma Rho were also down to earth and open. They treated
everyone as if they were important and they were just so approachable. I had a few classes with some of them
and I had grown to realize that they were a group of peolpe I wanted to become a part of. I did my resaerch, and
when I found out where and how this sorority was organized (by these 7 school teachers on a predominately white
campus in the 20's) I knew that I wanted to help continue their legacy. I am proud to say that today I am a
member of the last created and best designed....Sigma Gamma Rho

"All of my life, my peace and happiness belongs to Sigma Gamma
Rho"

Oh, it's ok for the question. No need to apologize. No, we are still working on bringing a chapter to our school. Working VERY hard too!! It's exhausting and exhilirating all at the same time.

If you are in the process of chartering an already established Asian sorority, would you mind sharing the name? I don't know of any , but I do have Asian freinds who might be interested in the organization.



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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated...Every Finer Woman's Dream!

I joined for pretty much all the standard reasons. The University of Illinois is a huge school, and I wanted to be a part of something so I could "find my niche" on campus. There was also the prestige of being part of one of the largest Greek systems in the country.

I chose to join my particular house mostly because they are a bunch of good, honest, regular guys. My house was very diverse, so there was never any worry about "fitting in." And of course, there's the partying aspect, meeting lots of new people, making good friends and memories, and having a place to stay when I go back to school to visit.

ALUMNUS WHO CARES...

Hi! I was just wondering when you graduated and if you could tell me what the Sigma Kappas are like at the University of Illinois? (that is of course if you went to U of I -Champaign...

Finer Woman: At the Univ. of Texas there are a couple of primarily-Asian sororities (mostly Asian members, but several non-Asian in each also) - I know that alpha Kappa Delta Phi is a national chapter, and I *believe* (but don't quote me) that Sigma Phi Omega is also national. Both have chartered at UT in the last five years, and both are growing at an amazing rate. The rush, pledgeship and initiation procedures are very similar to the BGLOs at UT.

Hope that helps!

Hey everyone! I wanted to join my organization because it promotes multiculturalism, education, sisterhood and success. The fact that my sorority is multicultural is really what made me want to join. I grew in a very ethnically diverse atmosphere and when I got to college, the sororities at my school weren't all that diverse. However, during my Junior year, a multicultural sorority came to my school and held an informational meeting. They wanted to charter a chapter at my school. Well, to make this short, I ended up becoming a Founder of my chapter at my school! It was a LOT of HARD work and at times, I didn't think my sisters and I would get the chapter started. But we did and it was all worth it! Z-Chi 4-EVER!

Being a engineering major, I tried to get involved on campus by being a member of a professional organization. However, I came to realize that the "friendships" that I was making were more along the lines of being "acquaintances" that would not last beyond graduation. However, I knew I needed an organization that was at least based on the technical nature of my degree. I felt this was necessary for conversation: so I could talk to someone and have them understand the general concepts, if not the details, of the conversation.

I was lucky that around the time I was coming to these conclusions an opportunity presented itself. I was able to help found the local chapter of my sorority at OU. Alpha Sigma Kappa - Women in Technical Studies provides a means for professional development and networking as well as a strong foundation for life-long friendships. I still find it amazing that I know I will belong and therefore will remain involved until the day I die.

I hope you have found what you need, it definitely sounds like it!

I pledges DXiD this fast fall, and at first when I got to MSU i thought sororities were for snotty bitches, and that I would never want to pledge....i figured I would just rush for the free parties. Later, however, I realized what sisterhood really is, and I when I found a bunch of cool girls I decided to pledge. I am so glad that I took my head out of my ass and opened my mind up to sisterhood.....not all sororities are as you perceive them to be, and now I have a family away from home!

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Jaclyn S.
Delta Xi Delta @ MSU

When I was got to college I said I would have no attention in joining a sorority, but when I started checking them out...I felt very comfortable. I actually joined my first semester in college, and think it was the best decision of my life! I met a lot of people right away, and the friendships I've made will always been there. I didn't get home sick at all because I had my family at school...Joining a sorority has changed my life, and I would never take any of it back...I have changed so much as a person going from a follower to a leader in so many ways! I've also gotten involved in many other activities that I would never have had the opportunity if I didn't go Greek! I would reccommend it to anyone. My real little sister just joined my sorority this semester, and I was so happy that she is getting the opportunity to have the same experiences as me. I love Greek life and college!!!

Kirsten
Clarion University
Phi Sigma Sigma

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"When only the best will do!"

BTW, Smileyjak, my alma mater also had a local sorority called Delta Xi Delta.
Just FYI

Well the reason yuo really join a Greek Organization is name. The real reason you should join is to find people you are comfortable socializing and working with. May not be the biggest or the best but if you join the wrong one you will be miserable!!!!!!!

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Tom Earp LX Z#1
Pittsburg State U. (Kansas)

I am currently pledging and having a great time, I decided I would like to be a member of Kappa Sigma because it was the house on campus that I felt most comfortable just hanging out at, the guys are all great, and I cant wait untill Im done! I decided to go greek because I thought that the contacts that I could make would be great, and I also wanted to be a part of something that is so awsome as Kappa Sigma.

Parrothead good to hear your enjoying Kappa Sigma. Being a brother is even greater. I rushed for the party aspect at first. During my pledgship I began understanding what being a brother was all about. As an active I learned the true meaning of brotherhood. I also learned responsibilty by holding leadership positions. Now as an alumni not one day goes by that I don't have contact with one of my brothers. In fact I have an interview at Intel later this month because of a Kappa Sigma Brother. I joined to be a partier and yes I did party but I also was prepared for life. Parrothead
after your initiation you will understand.
A.E.K.D.B.

My friends from high school are, sadly enough, sluts. I've had the same boyfriend for 5 years. They're big into getting drunk, I don't think I've ever been "drunk". I decided to go out on my own & find some girls like myself. I rushed, & didn't tell the girls from HS until weeks after bid day. It was one of the most liberating things I've ever done, corny as it sounds. I'm now (almost) a Chi Omega & have never been happier! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif
As a side note, one of the girls from HS dropped out after fall quarter, the other lost her scholarship, is moving out of the dorms & only taking 2 classes this semester. Not to mention the friend who got married and has a baby due in April. They're all 19.
It seems to me, I made a great choice!
Heidi

Parrothead, from your nick, I am assuming that you're a Jimmy Buffett fan. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif Isn't he a Kappa Sigma? I remember reading somewhere that he was in Kappa Sigma at USM...

When I started college, no amount of money in the world could have convinced me to rush. I thought that greeks were just like most girls at my high school- exactly the same and very snotty if you weren't one of them. Well, once I got here, I met some great girls who invited me to visit their house. There I met girls that were like me. They cared about their education but wanted to enjoy school. They each had very different and distinct styles/personalities. I was in love with the house the first time I visited and I accepted a bid without hesitation. I am so lucky to have great sisters that I can call at anytime and that are always willing to go do something.
Sorry that this was so long!

Heidi, I'm glad that you decided to take another road. It's unfortunate that your friends have suffered, but you're right--you've made the right decision.

I became interested in joining a sorority after realizing that I hadn't really done anything with myself in college. Sure, I was a full time student that had a part time job, but I really wanted to become involved on campus. I first pledged a local, Asian interest sorority, and I discovered that they weren't for me. They hazed their pledges (peeons was the name the used for us). Needless to say, I depledged. After that situation I decided that going Greek wasn't for me.

And then a friend of mine (an AGD sister) approached me about an Open House for Alpha Gamma Delta. My friend was Recruitment chair that semester. How convenient! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif I liked what I saw...and my friend ended up becoming my sister-mother!

I'm glad that I didn't let that bad experience ruin my outlook on Greek life! It's been 3 1/2 years since my HS friends and I graduated and by this time we've all moved on into different interests. They're not really supportive of my decision to be in a sorority, but hey--that's their opinion. We're always going to stay friends, but for now we're happy doing our own things!


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*I'm an Alpha Gam...Yes I am, Yes I am!*

I decided to rush bc I wanted to meet more people than just those who were on my floor. I fell in love with Delta Zeta and have never looked back.

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DZ sisters never end!

JUNIORGRRL: I DONT MEAN TO INTERUPT BUT YES BUFFETT IS A KAPPA SIGMA AND IF YOU GET A CHANCE TO SEE HIM IN CONCERT GO ITS A TOTAL PARTY. I'VE SEEN HIM NUMEROUS TIMES AND EVRY TIME GETS BETTER. HOPE YOUR FAN.

juniorgrrl heck yes im a fan, and as ksig said yes he is a Kappa Sig. Im hopeing to go to a concert this summer, which would be awsome! Ive even been to margaritaville in key west, I had a cheeseburger in paradise, without the cold beer of course seeing as how Im not of age quite yet.
Hey Ksig, which chapter where you at? Im up at Theta Xi, at tri state.

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Oooh! Another Buffett fan! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif I'm a huge fan, to the point of annoying my friends because I play his stuff constantly. I went to his concert in New Orleans in 1999, and it was *amazing* I've read some rumored tour dates for this spring, and I'm already trying to figure out how to take off school and go to Houston or Dallas to see a show.

I've never been to Key West, but I'm from New Orleans, one of his other "hometowns." I'd love to go down there someday http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

HEY PARROTHEAD I HOPE YOUR PLEDGESHIP IS GOING WELL. YOU SHOULD BE CLOSE TO INITIATION BY NOW. I AM AFFILIATED WITH THE NU LAMBDA CHAPTER AT SACRAMENTO STATE. DEFINITLY GO TO SEE BUFFET THOUGH. ME AND SOME OF THE BROTHERS DRIVE DOWN TO THE BAY AREA AND SEE HIM EVERY YEAR. GREAT CONCERT, GREAT FREINDS, JUST A GREAT PARTY. GOOD LUCK
A.E.K.D.B.
RICH MEAD
NU LAMBDA
CSUS

KSIGTAZ,

My grandfather lives in Sacramento. Very close to the campus. Close to Arden Fair. Its definitely beautiful out there. Tahoe rocks.

Kevin Mullinix
Beta Theta Pi Alum
Epsilon Mu

parrotthead - i also joined the kappa sigma chapter here b/c it was the best group of guys i met, and because i felt that i would fit here best (ok, i wanted to party too . . . ). as you go through, i hope you have similar experiences to what i have had - it was truly the best decision i have made in school, and brotherhood in the order is the best feeling in the world. Good luck with pledging, and AEKDB to Taz and the other brothers -
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"Brightly gleams the star and crescent, Kappa Sigma's guiding light . . . "