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I'm not in a sorority at the moment, but I have the intention of joining one.
1) What do you think Greek Life is like?
Greek life sounds like a lot of fun, though a lot of work. It sounds like a great way to make lifelong friends and contacts, give back to the community, get involved at school and just have fun in general.
2)What nicknames do you have for Greeks?
Depends who I'm talking to-- most of the time I just use general nicknames for the fraternity or sorority (ie- "Theta" for Kappa Alpha Theta or "SAMmy" for Sigma Alpha Mu), though when I'm talking to people unfamiliar with the greek system I tend to refer to them as "the fraternity and sorority people".
3) What are the different stereotypes for Greeks? Do you think any of them are legitimate? Why do you feel this way?
There are plenty of different stereotypes for greek orgs-- both positive and negative, though none of them are necessarily true. Some sororities are known as "rich" ones, some are "skanky", some are the "hot blondes" or "hot brunettes"...though I can honestly say after taking a good look at each one, these stereotypes don't hold true to every member or even a majority of a sorority. With fraternities, it's usually "the one with the hot guys" or something to that effect...I don't particularly feel that these are legitimate stereotypes either.
4) What are you feelings about Greeks?
I think greeks are normal people.
5) Do you ever want/wish to be part of Greek Life? Why or why not?
I do want to be a part of greek life because I think it sounds like fun and it sounds like a great way to meet people.
6) Do you have any friends in Greek Life? Do you feel your relationship with them is affected by them being in Greek Life?
Yes, and yes. You tend to get pulled into greek life and learn about the different events that go on and what each sorority thinks about each fraternity or vice-versa. Also they spend a LOT of time with their greek orgs, so my relationships are affected in that sense.
7) Have you ever been to a sorority/fraternity event or party? What was it and how was it?
I've been to a public new member ritual for a fraternity-- I thought it was very interesting and I enjoyed it. I've also been to fraternity parties and I think they're fun.
8) What do you think being in a sorority/fraternity would be like?
I think it would take up a considerable amount of time and energy, but I think it would be fun, enriching and rewarding.
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