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Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
Why go Greek?
By Kimberly Davis
Published: Thursday, September 22, 2005
Article Tools: Page 1 of 2
Amanda Richard a sophomore said, "Why should I have to pay for community service and sisterhood?" She also said, " True community service and sisterhood should be a volunteered action and not when you have to pay for it."
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I was at a luncheon recently and two women at the table had this same feeling. One said that when she was in school she saw too much hazing from the org she was interested in so she did not join. And, while she is still somewhat interested in the org, she is still not sure as to if she wants to join.
The other woman just said flat out that she saw no purpose for joining a sorority because she can make the same type of contribution and work just as hard in her college alumni group.
As far as the cost to join, more than likely the most expensive period is when you are a PNM / pledge. After initiaion you can pretty much determine how much you want to pay. Some people just pay the minimum annual membership dues and some people pay for everything, which includes, but not limited to, dues, scholarship programs and events.
I think people need to keep in mind that being greek encomapsses many factors *at once* - scholarship, service, tradition and brother/sisterhood.
I think many of us in college were part of more than one group / organization, but that group / org pretty much only had one purpose. For example, I was a member of my undergrad opera society, but all we did was meet to talk about the next opera event on campus and nothing more. Sure, there were the occasional socials and one retreat a year, but nothing more. I guess what I am trying to say is that you can get more out of your glo. But, of course, I am biased......
